This Valentine’s Day, don’t get caught scrambling to figure out how to impress the woman in your life, no matter how much pressure you’re under. Whether you’re not quite Facebook official or in it for the long haul, Hornitos Tequila has your back with a few cocktail recipes to match just how much effort you’re ready to put in. For a romantic night in, “nail” Valentine’s Day with these cocktails created by Hornitos Tequila mixologist Christian Sanders of NYC’s Evelyn Drinkery.

Hornitos Plata Paloma – For the girl you just started seeing
•       2 parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
•       ½ part lime juice
•       2 parts white grapefruit juice
•       2 parts club soda

Preparation:
Combine ingredients in a glass and serve.
Garnish with a lime slice.  

Dulce y Picante – For the steady girlfriend
•       1 ½ parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
•       ½ part Green Chartreuse Liqueur
•       ¾ part pineapple juice
•       1 jalapeno slice
•       ¾ part simple syrup*
•       ¾ part lime
•       Handful of cilantro
*To make simple syrup, mix together 1 part sugar and 1 part water and bring to a boil (approximately 1-2 minutes). Cool before serving.

Preparation:
Muddle cilantro in a mixing glass, then gently muddle jalapeño on top of cilantro, then add remaining ingredients into a mixing glass.
Shake well for approximately 8-10 seconds.
Double strain into a double old fashioned glass rimmed with paprika sea salt.
Garnish with a cilantro leaf and/or pineapple leaf.  

Berried Treasure – For the one
•       2 parts Hornitos Reposado Tequila
•       ¾ part simple syrup*
•       ¾ part lemon
•       6-8 blackberries
•       1-2 rosemary sprigs
•       2 dashes Angostura Bitters
*To make simple syrup, mix together 1 part sugar and 1 part water and bring to a boil (approximately 1-2 minutes). Cool before serving.

Preparation:
Add rosemary sprig and muddle, then add 6 blackberries into a mixing glass and muddle.
Add the rest of the ingredients and shake well.
Double strain into an old fashioned glass.
Garnish with a rosemary sprig and two blackberries.