Liqueur Cabinet VALENTINE'S EDITION: A Series of Libations featuring Madison Cellars liqueur selections #22

Planning a night in?  The Kir Royale is a swanky but oh so simple Champagne and black raspberry liqueur (Chambord) cocktail perfect to kick off your celebration. The subtle twist on the fruity French Kir Royale combines Champagne and black raspberry liqueur, rather than the traditional creme de cassis. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or need a bubbly brunch drink, mix up this elegant recipe for the Kir Royale.

Ingredients

1/4 oz Chambord

Champagne

Garnish: Raspberry

Garnish: Lemon twist

Steps

Add the Chambord to a flute and top with Champagne.

Garnish with a raspberry and a lemon twist.

source: liquor.com

Bourbon & Bubbles Cocktail

Another simple yet intriguing mixture, made for celebrations.

4 oz. La Marca Prosecco

1 oz. American whiskey

½ oz. orange liqueur

3 dashes sweet bitters

3 dashes bitters

1. Stir the bourbon, liqueur and bitters. 

2. Strain into a coupe glass while simultaneously pouring in your La Marca Prosecco.

3. Garnish your bourbon & bubbles cocktail with a lemon twist.

(from La Marca)

Cafe Amore' (Coffee Love!)

Here's an after-dinner drink with a warm and inviting flavor that you're sure to fall in love with.  Just 3 ingredients in this dessert drink to warm up the evening.

Ingredients

1 ounce cognac

1 ounce amaretto liqueur

6 ounces black coffee, or to taste

Whipped cream, for garnish

Shaved almonds, for garnish

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.

Pour the cognac and amaretto into an Irish coffee glass.

Fill with hot coffee.

Top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved almonds. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

Though cognac is recommended, any style of brandy will make a fine café amore. You can even save a little money and pour a mid-range brandy because the drink's flavors are so strong that you won't notice the difference.

This drink will be best with the richest, darkest cup of coffee you have the capability to brew. You'll see a drastic improvement when you skip the drip brewer and choose alternative brewing methods like a French press or pour-over brewer.

If you want to get crafty in the bar, make your own amaretto. The easiest homemade amaretto recipe is made with white and brown sugars, vodka, and almond and vanilla extracts. It can be ready within one hour, so it's a great last-minute project.
(from The Spruce)