RECIPE: Sparkling Rose Cocktail For Valentine’s Day

A sparkling red cocktail for Valentine’s Day (photo courtesy Suerte Tequila).   That’s rose, not rosé, referring to the color of this drink recipe from Suerte Tequila. Even if you have no plans for Valentine’s Day, whip up one of these and you’ll have a special occasion. It’s a tequila-and-prosecco cocktail with pomegranate juice and…
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Cranberry Mimosa Cocktail Recipe For Christmas & Valentine’s Day

Make Cranberry Mimosa cocktails or mocktails. Photo courtesy Ocean Spray.   There’s still time to create a signature drink for Christmas: a Cranberry Mimosa cocktail or mocktail. It combines cranberry juice with sparkling wine (or ginger ale), instead of the orange juice of a traditional Mimosa. Or use cranberry liqueur for a Cranberry Kir Royale,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Valentine Cocktail

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a romantic interest, friends or family, make the occasion special with a Valentine cocktail. What makes a “Valentine” cocktail? Color—a shade of pink, rose or red. If you want a Champagne cocktail, garnish it with “Champagne grapes” (they’re actually Zante currants), a red berry or an edible flower. And…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Chocolate Martini

A Truffletini with a chocolate syrup garnish. Photo courtesy Godiva.   What better excuse for a Chocolate Martini than Valentine’s Day? We’re particularly fond of the Godiva Truffletini—so chocolaty that you can have it for dessert. It combines both the original chocolate and white chocolate Godiva liqueurs. But if you only want to buy one…
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Frozen Strawberry Margarita Recipe & Strawberry Vodka Shooters

Margaritas are America’s favorite cocktail. Tailor them for Valentine’s Day with a homemade Frozen Strawberry Margarita. > The history of strawberries. > February 27th is National Strawberry Day. > February 22nd is National Margarita Day.     RECIPE #1: FROZEN STRAWBERRY MARGARITA Ingredients For 4 Drinks 6 ounces tequila 2 ounces triple sec 8 ounces…
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