Things are about to get real steamy this weekend. Not only is it Valentine’s Day, but the wildly anticipated first installment of E. L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey trilogy is set to hit the big screen nationwide. After two hours of watching Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey heat up the theater, you may find yourself needing to cool down. We’ve got 5 cocktails you’ll want to sip this weekend:
Spicy Passion
2 parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
1 part Cruzan® Passion Fruit Rum
2 parts fresh orange juice
Juice of ½ lime
1–3 dashes Tabasco® Sauce
Lemon wheel (for garnish)
Raspberries (for garnish)
Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel and berries.
The Elevator Ride
2 parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
1 part DeKuyper® Pomegranate Schnapps Liqueur
2 parts grapefruit juice
1 part club soda
1 lemon wheel (for garnish)
Preparation: Build over ice in a glass in this order: Pour tequila, grapefruit juice and club soda and stir to combine. Now pour the pomegranate liqueur over the top (it will work its way down). Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Inner Goddess
2 parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
1 part Cruzan® Guava Rum
2 parts fresh lemon sour
1 part mango juice
1 barspoon red pepper jelly
1 lime wedge (for garnish)
Preparation: Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Ultimate Fantasy
2 parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
1 part DeKuyper® 03 Premium Orange Liqueur
2 parts fresh lemon sour
1 part passion fruit juice
Dash of sriracha sauce
1 lemon wedge (for garnish)
1 cherry (for garnish)
Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a tall glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge and cherry through a toothpick.
The Red Room
2 parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila
½ part JDK & Sons™ Fleur Elderflower Liqueur
2 parts moscato wine
½ part cranberry juice
3 lime wheels (for garnish)
Preparation: Build in order over ice in a tall glass. Garnish with lime wheels floated.
- Photography: Sauza Tequilla
