Valentines Cocktails from PIMM’S® + Competition
Social and Cocktail and PIMM’S® Blackberry & Elderflower have teamed up to present 5 amazing Valentines Day cocktails made with their latest special edition tipple and we also have 3 Bottles of their PIMM’S® Blackberry & Elderflower to give away to 3 lucky winners. Simply answer the question at the end of this post.
The following 5 simple cocktails bring a fruity flourish to Valentine’s entertaining and are a sure-fire way to impress that special someone. Fusing the quintessentially British flavours of blackberry and fragrant elderflower, each serve is blended with warming spices and delicate citrus twists.
Blackberry Decadence
For the indulgent devotee
35ml Pimm’s Blackberry & Elderflower
50ml apple juice
5ml double cream
A sprinkle of chocolate shavings
Method: Add the Pimm’s Blackberry & Elderflower and apple juice into a saucepan and heat through until warm, being careful not to boil. Pour your drink into your chosen glasses. Slowly pour in the double cream on top. Garnish with a few chocolate shavings. (0.7 units)
Spiced Berry Crush
For the starry-eyed sweetie
50ml Pimm’s Blackberry & Elderflower
10ml vanilla syrup
Crushed ice
Method: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, shake and strain in to a martini glass. Garnish with a fresh blackberry for an added fruity finish. (1 unit)
Love at First Sparkle
For the hopeless romantic
35ml Pimm’s Blackberry & Elderflower
10ml fresh lemon juice
10ml elderflower cordial
Top with Champagne
Method: Add the Pimm’s Blackberry & Elderflower, squeeze of lemon and elderflower cordial into a cocktail shaker. Strain into a flute and top with Champagne. Garnish with a couple of fresh rose petals or a twist of lime peel. (2 units)
Blackberry Bliss
For the fiery lover
50ml Pimm’s Blackberry & Elderflower
15ml fresh lime
10ml ginger syrup
Top with ginger beer
Method: Add the Pimm’s Blackberry & Elderflower, squeeze of lime and ginger syrup into a wine glass filled with cubed ice. Stir well and top with ginger beer. For a final romantic flourish, add a couple of ‘love hearts’ and a fresh rose petal. (1.3 units)
Apple of my Eye
For the affectionate companion
50ml Pimm’s Blackberry & Elderflower
150ml cloudy apple juice
15ml fresh lemon juice
10ml toffee syrup or maple syrup
Method: Add all of the ingredients to a pan and heat through – be careful not to boil. Pour into a heat-proof glass or, for a vintage vibe, a teacup and saucer. Garnish with a fresh blackberry. (1.3 units)
We have 3 Bottles of PIMM’S® Blackberry & Elderflower to Give Away
Answer the below question and send your answer to info@socialandcocktail.co.uk
What British sports summer tournament is PIMM’S® most popularly associated with?
Competition closes 22nd February 2014
Entrants must be aged 18 years or over
We will announce the winners on Tuesday 25th February on our Website, Facebook and Twitter pages.