Pick of the Week - February 7, 2011

Well, whether you love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is right around the corner.  Married, engaged, dating, or single, there's no reason not to go out and enjoy yourself!  I've found some of the most delicious adult beverages for any event you're going to attend this weekend!  These tasty beverages are great for singles mixers, couples parties, and even just your average date night with you and your loved one!  Drink up and enjoy!

Pomegranate-Raspberry Martini

Ingredients

• 3 Oz Stirring's Pomegranate Mixer
• 2 Oz Raspberry Vodka
• slice of lime (garnish)

Directions

1. Shake mixer and vodka in a shaker.

2. Strain into a martini glass (rimmed with pomegranate sugar)

3. Garnish with a slice of lime.

Chocolate Martini

Ingredients

• Chocolate Martini to add a special flair. If you're looking for a fruity taste, pick a flavored vodka or rum such as citrus or raspberry. For a sweeter taste, use vanilla flavored vodka or rum. To garnish, coat a rim of martini glass, swirl chocolate syrup in a glass or add a few mouth-watering truffles. 2 Oz base spirit (vodka, light rum or brandy)
• 1/2 Oz chocolate liqueur
• 1/2 Oz white creme de cacao
• Chocolate syrup to coat rim of martini glass

Directions

Coat rim of martini glass with chocolate syrup. Mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a martini glass.

Bubbly Blood Orange Campari Cocktail

Ingredients:

2-3 large blood oranges, juiced, about 1/3 cup juice

1 oz campari

Chilled sparkling wine – choose from prosecco, champagne, cava, brut, etc

Optional garnish – blood orange peel or blood orange slice

Directions:

1. Pour 1 ½ oz of blood orange juice in each champagne flute.
2. Add ½ oz of campari.
3. Top off each drink with sparkling wine, garnish with a slice of blood orange and enjoy.