Galentine's Day Thu, Jan 23, 25 | seasonal parties “What’s Galentine’s Day? It’s only the best day of the year.” – Leslie Knope, Parks & Recreation Whether you want to party it up Leslie Knope-style over waffles or create a cocktail party in your own home to host your gal pals, Galentine’s Day is a day to be celebrated! Affectionately placed on the calendar the day before Valentine’s Day, February 13th is a day to be enjoyed with your girlfriends because friends deserve some love this holiday season too! In that spirit, here are some easy & fun Galantine’s Day cocktails. Galentines’ Day Cocktail 3 oz. Tito’s Vodka 1 oz. Disaronno Amaretto 6 oz. cranberry juice Instructions Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice and shake until well chilled, about 5-10 seconds. Strain into a glass and garnish with a candy heart. Cranberry Cosmopolitan ½ oz. cranberry juice concentrate ½ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice 1 oz. Cointreau or triple sec 3 oz. Tito's Vodka Instructions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add cranberry juice concentrate, Cointreau, lime juice, and vodka. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lime slice or twist and serve. Aperol Spritz 2 oz. Prosecco 1 ¼ oz. Aperol splash of soda water orange wedge garnish Instructions Combine all ingredients into an old fashioned or wine glass over ice, garnish with orange wedge and serve. Mathilde Sparklers 2 oz. Mathilde liqueur – your choice! sparkling wine – Toso Brut recommended Instructions Pour the Mathilde liqueur into a champagne flute and top with Toso Brut. Garnish with fresh fruit or herbs. Rasmopolitan 1 oz. Citrus Vodka 1 1/2 oz. Chambord dash of fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp. simple syrup 2 Tbsp. cranberry juice Instructions Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into a Martini or coupe glass. Garnish with fresh raspberries. These cocktails are so fun and easy to make! Have them ready on a serving platter for guests to grab as they enter your home or setup a do it yourself bar. Serve festive snacks like heart shaped cookies or even bite size waffle bites to give your party a Parks & Recreation theme. At Colonial Wines and Spirits, we’re here to help you celebrate more! Whether it’s Galentine’s Day or just a Tuesday night, we love to elevate your experience. For more party ideas, please peruse our blogs or talk with one of our knowledgeable staff in store. Cheers! By robert@colonialwineshop.com Tags: valentines day galentines day