Tickled Pink: The Perfect Valentine's Day Rum Cocktail Recipe

Looking for the perfect valentine cocktails with rum? The Tickled Pink is a beautiful and delicious option for your Galentine's Day cocktail celebration. This recipe blends white rum with prickly pear and a hint of orgeat for a sophisticated and fun drink. This is an exclusive recipe from The Sauceress and is a must try.

What Makes This the Perfect Galentine's Day Cocktail?

The Tickled Pink is a tropical-inspired rum cocktail that's perfect for Valentine's or Galentine's Day. It gets its vibrant color and flavor from prickly pear, while El Guapo™ Classic Orgeat and Love Potion Bitters add a complex sweetness and depth that elevates it beyond a simple fruity drink. It is a stunning visual and a treat for the taste buds.

Ingredients for Your Valentine's Day Rum Cocktail

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• 1.5 oz White Rum
• .5 oz El Guapo™ Classic Orgeat
• .75 oz Prickly Pear Syrup (recipe below)
• .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 4 dashes El Guapo™ Love Potion Bitters
• 2-3 oz Soda Water
• Flowers, for garnish

How to Make the Tickled Pink Rum Cocktail

This recipe is simple to follow and delivers a high-quality, memorable cocktail every time.

1. Combine all ingredients except soda water in a cocktail shaker with a scoop of crushed or nugget ice.
2. Shake to combine.
3. Pour all contents straight into your glass.
4. Top off with soda water.
5. Garnish with flowers. Stir before sipping.

DIY Prickly Pear Syrup

• 1.5 cup Fresh Prickly Pear Pulp
• 1 cup Water
• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar

1. Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
2. Over medium heat, stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Simmer until the mixture reduces. Make sure the temperature is not too high or the syrup will lose its beautiful color.
4. Cool, strain, bottle, and refrigerate. The syrup will keep for up to 3 weeks if properly sealed in a container and refrigerated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute the prickly pear syrup?

While prickly pear gives the drink its signature color and flavor, you can substitute it with strawberry or raspberry syrup for a similar pink hue and fruity taste.

What is El Guapo™ Classic Orgeat?

El Guapo™ Classic Orgeat is an almond-based syrup with notes of orange blossom. It adds a subtle nutty sweetness and a creamy texture to the cocktail, balancing the tartness of the lime juice.

What kind of rum should I use?

A good quality light rum is best for this recipe. Its clean flavor profile allows the prickly pear and other ingredients to shine.