Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether or not you’ve got a honey, an amazing group of friends or some me time on your hands, tonight should be special. Start your evening off with a refreshing pink cocktail to celebrate the holiday. Grapefruit and lavender infused sake make this drink as sweet as cupid’s arrow. Sigh, I’m in love!
Grapefruit and Lavender Sake (Serves 2)
• 2 cups sake
• 2 cups fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 tbsp dried lavender
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• mint, for garnish
1. Bring sugar and water to a boil for 25 minutes until a thick syrup forms.
2. Add dry lavender to sake and infuse for at least 30 minutes.
3. Mix infused sake with grapefruit juice and 1 tbsp simple syrup from Step 1. Add mint for garnish.