Recipe: Two Valentine’s Day Cocktails from Brandyn Tepper

This story comes to us from Christopher Olin.

If you’re staying in for Valentine’s Day and still don’t have anything lined up, we’ve got a rescue plan that takes place in the comfort of your own home.

KCRW’s Christopher Olin speaks with L.A. bartender Brandyn Tepper (Apartment A) who says a few simple ingredients can turn your stay-at-home holiday into a truly romantic affair.

RASPBERRY TOM COLLINS

ice cubes

2-4 raspberries

2 oz. dry gin

3/4 oz. lemon juice

3/4 oz. simple sugar

chilled sparkling rose

slice of lemon

Add raspberries, lemon juice and syrup to a cocktail shaker* and muddle. Add ample ice and gin and shake briefly. Pour into a tall glass and top with sparkling rose. Stir well and serve with a lemon slice and a straw.

*If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a tall glass and stir everything instead of shaking

ROSE PETAL

ice cubes

2-4 raspberries

2 oz. dry gin

3/4 oz. lemon juice

3/4 oz. simple sugar

1 egg white

Add raspberries, lemon juice and syrup to a cocktail shaker* and muddle. Add ample ice and gin and shake briefly. Pour into a tall glass and top with sparkling rose. Stir well and serve with a lemon slice and a straw.

Not sure how to make about simple syrup. Here’s a simple recipe:

SIMPLE SYRUP

1 cup white sugar

1 cup water

In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.