Title: Toast to Love with Don Levi Tequila: Celebrating St Dwynwen's Day

 

As Valetine's Day is celebrated globally, a smaller tradition is slightly forgot or flies under the radar. St.Dwynwen's Day, celebrated on the 25th January and dedicated to the Welsh patron saint of lovers.

So what better time than to make romantic gestures, heartfelt expressions, and cherished traditions. At Don Levi Tequila, we believe every love story deserves a unique twist, just like our tequila. Let’s explore how you can honour this day and carry its romantic spirit forward year-round.

Who Was St Dwynwen?

St Dwynwen is the patron saint of Welsh lovers, who lived during the 4th century in Bannau Brycheiniog and was one of 24 daughters of King Brychan Brycheiniog . She fell in love with a local lad called Maelon Dafodrill, but her father had already arranged for her to marry another prince.

Maelon took the news badly, so Dwynwen, distraught, fled to the woods to weep, and begged God to help her. She was visited by an angel who gave her a sweet potion to help her forget Maelon, which actually turned him into a block of ice.

God then granted Dwynwen three wishes. Her first wish was that Maelon be thawed; her second wish was for God to help all true lovers; her third wish was that she would never marry.

In gratitude, Dwynwen became a nun and set up a convent on Llanddwyn Island, a beautiful little spot located on Anglesey in North Wales. Her name means, 'she who leads a blessed life'.

While the official date may have passed, the story of St Dwynwen reminds us that love is timeless and worth celebrating any day of the year.

Celebrating Love Beyond St Dwynwen's Day

Whether you missed the date or simply want to continue the celebration, Don Levi Tequila can help set the mood for a meaningful toast to love. Here’s a cocktail recipe inspired by romance and tradition:

The Hearts of Anglesey

50ml Don Levi Tequila Blanco

25ml Raspberry liqueur

20ml Lime juice

10ml Agave syrup

Sparkling rosé wine

Raspberries

Sprig of thyme

Shake the tequila, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup with ice, then strain into a glass. Top with sparkling rosé wine and garnish with raspberries and thyme for an elegant, romantic touch. This cocktail is a tribute to Anglesey, the home of St Dwynwen’s shrine, and the perfect drink to celebrate love.

Love is Worth Celebrating Anytime

While St Dwynwen’s Day may come just once a year, the love it honours is worth toasting to at any moment. Whether you're reminiscing about a romantic day spent together, planning a future celebration, or simply showing appreciation for your partner, this cocktail is the perfect way to savour the moment.

Let’s raise a glass to love, tradition, and the enduring spirit of connection that brings us together—today and every day.

Cheers to love!

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