Loved up in Lockdown. Valentine ideas for drinks, gifts & treats.
We’ve given some ideas for meals in for a romantic night in for two on Valentine’s so how about some pointers to keep you loved up in lockdown, with a few suggestions what to drink & some tipples and what to buy as a little something to cheer up the love of your life during what is fast aproaching a crazy twelve months of ‘not going out’.
Don’t forget to check out all the great shops on the High Street on our Stay At Home page that may not be open at the moment but you can still shop local with them online. Go traditional with flowers & chocolates, or go way outside the box, whatever you choose, they’ll love you for it!
Oooo hello…new cocktail from Crockers
Crockers have just added a new cocktail to their online store that is perfect for Valentine’s Day and you better get in quick.
The Strawberry Kiss is a beautiful blend of Strawberry Liqueur, White Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla Vodka and Strawberry Syrup. A little cheeky and decadent. Who knows, after a few of these you may just GET a little kiss!
They also have a selection of cocktails created by Head of Mixology, Ryan Osnowski based at Crockers Henley. Many born from lockdown and some creative twists on the classics.
Buy: Online at crockersathome.com
Cost: Strawberry Kiss £14 (200ml) / Strawberry Kiss £28 (500ml) SOLD OUT
Get Cocktail Shaking with Mr Hobbs
Why not show of your bar tender skills and charm your other half with something sexy in a glass with a Mr Hobbs Henley gin cocktail.
Mr Hobbs have some handy recipes for some fantastic gin based drinks…if gin is your thing. Fancy a Deep Rooted with gin, cloudy apple juice and rhubarb & ginger liquer? That may hit the spot, or maybe a sophiscated Thames Bank Martini may ‘float your boat’. Get shaking and enjoy.
Mr Hobbs recipes mrhobbsgin.co.uk/cocktails/
Buy: Available in Waitrose or online at mrhobbsgin.co.uk/shop. Use coupon code JANUARY15 to receive 15% off all full size bottles of Mr Hobbs. Valid until January 31st 2021.
Cost: Liquers (50cl) £25.00 – Gins (70cl) from £34.00
Say it with Cheese
Is there any better way to show your appreciation than a deliciously smooth and creamy heart shaped vintage organic cheddar truckle from Godminster Cheese? Nope we didn’t think so either. Pretty to look at and darn tasty.
Available at The Henley Larder on Bell Street, they will also be providing Valentine’s Day Hampers. Check their social media and website for details thehenleylarder.co.uk
Sweet Treats
Gin fiz truffles, cinder toffee hearts and even a whole hamper full of chocolate is available to order online at Gorvett & Stone gorvettandstone.com/collections/valentines-day
Or maybe your loved one is a bit old skool! You could nip into Mr Simms and get a pick n mix bundles of their favourites, who doesn’t love a love heart? mrsimms.co/collections/valentines-day
A Perfect Pamper
A gift voucher for a massage or treatment once we’re allowed back out, is sure to score high on the Brownie Point scale. Plus it means that they can choose exactly what they want. Winner! Check out Kubu Spa, Canelle Medispa and The Treatment Rooms who all offer vouchers.
Know who their hair dresser or barber is? Check out if they have gift vouchers, if they haven’t make your own so that they can book themselves in to make them feel new again.
The love of a good book
There are some wonderful bookshops in Henley and Bell Bookshop has just revamped it’s website making it easier to find what you’re looking for. In their words “Being an ‘indie’, The Bell Bookshop offers a different and more eclectic range to the chain shops. You’ll find books here that the bigger stores ignore, hidden gems you may have overlooked”.
If you don’t know what they’d like to add to their ever growing lockdown library, then good news as you can grab a voucher from them too.
