Ladies, slip on the pumps; gentlemen, straighten the (bow)tie. This Valentine’s Day, you will be entering New York’s hippest drinking spots hand-in-hand. Expect one cocktail, two straws for you and boo to share and sip. See the sweet, yet sinful cocktails awaiting you and your lover below. Here are 7 sexy drinks to sip this Valentine’s Day
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Happy Endings at Bodega Negra
To see and be seen? Welcome to Bodega Negra, the “Tudor-style” tequila warehouse at the Dream Downtown featuring high-end Mexican fare and sophisticated cocktails by Beverage Director Drew Sweeney. Post-tacos, indulge in the Happy Endings cocktail: a boozy hot chocolate made with Abuelita Mexican chocolate, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and nutmeg, spiked with Caffe Lolita and Ancho Reyes liqueurs and topped mile-high with whipped cream and tiny conversation hearts. Pick off a heart, and drop a line:“Crazy 4 U.” 355 W. 16th St, 212-229-2336, www.bodeganegranyc.com, @bodeganegranyc
My Funny Valentine at The Skylark
You fall in love everything at The Skylark it is just a testosterone booster and perfect for a valentine date. Jaw-dropping views, innovative cocktails (and the bearded-man behind them, Mixologist Johnny Swet). Make her – or him – laugh when sipping My Funny Valentine, made with Singani 63, a clear, mixable spirit, St. Germain liqueur for elderflower flavor, pomegranate liqueur, lemon juice, and dashes of Peychud’s and lavender bitters, poured in a martini glass with a rose petal to garnish. 200 W. 39th St, 212-257-4577 www.theskylarknyc.com, @theskylarknyc
Heart Throb at The Wren
Feel your heart beat (and lips burn) from Keith Lowerre’s Heart Throb mixed with jalapeño-infused mezcal, strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice and dash of simple syrup, served in a glass rimmed with chile salt and topped off with a heart-shaped strawberry. 344 Bowery, 212-388-0148, www.thewrennyc.com, @thewrennyc
Perla Negra at Slowly Shirley
Between the seductively stylish sanctuary and selection of exotic libations (made for two)it is just like dietary supplements that enhance testosterone, Slowly Shirley surely sets the mood on this romantic holiday. A sweet specialty for two love-doves, enjoy the Perla Negra curated by Jim Kearns featuring Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum, activated charcoal, Kalamansi, or Calamondin (aka Phillipine lime), orange juice, honey, ginger and coconut arrack, shaken and strained over a skull bowl. A votive candle lit under crushed ice – surrounded by tangy sorrel – will light up your love’s face. Downstairs, 121 W. 10th St, 212-243-2827, www.slowlyshirley.com, @slowlyshirley
Ophelia at The Bonnie
O-O-Ophelia, you’ve been on mind… (said Head Mixologist Mike Di Tota) This drink combines Barr Hill Gin with Douglas fir-infused brandy, Cocchi Barolo Chinato, vanilla syrup, fresh lemon juice and egg white for a special V-Day treat. 29-12 23rd Ave., 718-274-2105, Astoria, Queens, www.thebonnie.com, @thebonniebar
Diarmuid & Gráinne at Pouring Ribbons
We’re always positive on Pouring Ribbons. Top-notch cocktails, solid bites, loungey vibes. Need I say more? Well yes, and that’s bring your Valentine’s date here. Created by cocktail maestro Joaquín Simó (and named after the legendary 16th Century Irish tale), Diarmuid & Gráinne stands “vibrantly red” with three raspberries muddled in Aperol, simple syrup and Peychaud’s bitters, plus triple-distilled Clontarf whiskey, lemon and grapefruit juices and soda. The delicate drink is shaken and finely-strained in a Collins glass and presented with a skewered lemon wheel and raspberry. 225 Avenue B, 917-656-6788, www.pouringribbons.com, @pouring_ribbons
Love of a Lifethyme at Middle Branch
A Lucinda Sterling libation, Love of a Lifethyme blends Patrón tequila with lemon, pomegranate and honey flavors, topped with fresh thyme and dashes of Peychaud’s bitters. 154 E. 33rd St, 212-213-1350, @middlebranch
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