Looking to try some new cocktails for Valentine’s Day? The Persephone and Lovers Concerto, courtesy of Nerai Greek restaurant and Arabelle at the Hotel Plaza Athenee, are superb Valentine’s Day cocktails you do not want to miss. Take a look at the recipes for both below, and be sure to visit the restaurants here and here, and make your Valentine’s Day dinner reservations today!
PERSEPHONE
From Nerai in Midtown comes this beautiful and tasty concoction that is sweet and refreshing, and it is perfect for you and your loved one to sip and enjoy during Valentine’s Day. Check out the recipe here:
INGREDIENTS:
1oz pomegranate juice
1/2oz Cointreau
1/2oz St. Germain
RECIPE:
Put the 1oz of pomegranate juice, 1/2oz Cointreau, and 1/2oz St. Germain into a shaker. Shake and strain into a flute, and top with champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
LOVERS CONCERTO
Featured at the Arabelle Restaurant at the Plaza Hotel Athenee, this cocktail is a refreshing and modern twist on the classic margarita. This will leave your taste buds wanting more. Check out the recipe here:
INGREDIENTS:
Patron Reposado
Simple Syrup
Lemon Juice
RECIPE:
Start by with a muddling rosemary, an orange slice and 3 cloves.
Then add 2 measures of Patron Reposado, lemon juice and simple syrup to flavor this extract. All ingredients are then double strained and a splash of soda or Malbec wine is floated on top.
Check out these cocktails at the Nerai or the Arabelle, or try making them yourself! They will surely be a treat!
–by Jackie Hart