This Delicious Cocktail Recipe Is Love At First Sip
A Valentine’s Day cocktail to crush on...
On the hunt for the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail? Crafted with Pressed's premium cold-pressed juices and a "kiss” of tequila, this fruity infusion makes for the perfect love potion.
The sweet and tangy combo of strawberry lemonade and elderberry along with the delicate smokiness of mezcal make for a surprisingly balanced beverage that will surprise and delight taste buds.
Elevate your date night, enjoy a celebratory sip with friends or treat yourself to a relaxing night in with this deceptively easy drink you can make at home.
Here’s how to make both the cocktail and a mocktail version that is just as delicious.
The Berry Basil Beso
(serves 2)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz. Pressed Strawberry Basil Lemonade
1 oz. mezcal tequila* - 1 oz. blanco tequila*
- .5 oz. fresh lemon juice
- .5 oz. simple syrup
- A splash of Pressed Elderberry Shot
- Ice
- Optional garnish: lemon wheel + basil leaf
Instructions:
- First slice half of your lemon into wheels. Set aside the other half for the recipe below.
- In a cocktail shaker, measure the Lemonade, tequila*, lemon juice, syrup and Shot.
- Add 3-4 ice cubes and shake vigorously til ice cold and slightly foamy.
- Pour the cocktail in equal portions in glasses of your choice and garnish with the lemon wheel and basil leaf.
*Tequila is optional, omit for a non-alcoholic mocktail
Cheers!
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