VALENTINE’S DAY: Love Potion No. 299 Cocktail

It’s been a long time since The Clovers bought a bottle of Love Potion No. 9 to solve their romantic problems. If you listen to the ingredients in the 1959 song by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, you’ll far prefer this 2011 recipe for Love Potion No. 299. (Also check out the 1963 cover by…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Bright Red Cocktail For Valentine’s Day

A bright red Peartini. Photo courtesy Grey Goose. A bright red Valentine cocktail is de rigueur for your Valentine celebration. Try one of these lovely libations: Cherry Martini and a Cherry Mojito Cosmopolitan with cardamom and rose syrup Crantini Love Potion Cocktail with cranberry juice Pear Vodka Cocktails Pink Tequila Cocktails Pomegranate Sangria Keep checking…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Strawberry Heart Garnish For Drinks

Garnish with a strawberry heart. Photo courtesy Peligroso Tequila. Cut a strawberry in half or in slices, and you get heart shapes. Heart shapes make great garnishes for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re serving cocktails, mocktails, sparkling or plain water, a strawberry heart garnish spreads the love. Peligroso Tequila wants to spread the love with a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Rosé Champagne For Valentine’s Day

Ellner brut rosé Champagne. Photo courtesy Pacific-estates.com. Many people pop open a bottle of Champagne or other sparkling wine for Valentine’s Day. We celebrate with a rosé Champagne. Rosé Champagnes tend to be more expensive than their white counterparts, but are worth it. They’re typically more full-bodied and complex, with rich fruit flavor. Two bargain…
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SUPER BOWL 2011: Team Drink Recipes

[1] The lime liqueur used in recipe #1 is also a delicious for sipping straight (photo © Patron). [2] The pineapple juice in recipe #2 is also delicious on the rocks (photo © Denys Gromov | Pexels).   As you watch the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head on Sunday, what will…
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