Valentine’s Day Cocktails from MARTINI and Cointreau
January 5, 2012 by John Simon Daily
Filed under FEATURED, FOOD + COCKTAILS, THE DAILY
It is about that time…Cupid’s flying, hearts are racing, “Love is in the air”… and as Valentine’s Day approaches, we wanted to get in touch with some fun cocktails from MARTINI and Cointreau to celebrate the romantic occasion!
MARTINI Signature Cocktails and Sparkling Wine Minis:
Whether getting ready for a hot date at home or preparing for a single night out, these sexy drinks are just the treat to get you going. Sip on the MARTINI Rosato Royale, a light and refreshing cocktail with a suave mix of MARTINI Rosato and MARTINI Sparkling Rosé to enhance the night. To top off an amazing evening, toast with the MARTINI Asti Red Blush, featuring the delicately sweet MARTINI Asti mixed together with strawberry puree and rose syrup.
MARTINI Rosato Royale
2 ounces MARTINI Sparkling Rosé
2 ounces MARTINI Rosato
Pour MARTINI Sparkling Rosé and MARTINI Rosato into a wine glass filled with ice.
Stir and garnish with a floating raspberry.
MARTINI Asti Red Blush
4 ounces MARTINI Asti (chilled)
½ ounce strawberry puree
½ ounce rose syrup
Pour puree and rose syrup into a flute glass and stir well.
Top with MARTINI Asti and garnish with a lemon wheel.
MARTINI Sparkling Wine Minis are affordable and adorable, delivering bubbly merriment in small doses! They are individual serving-sized bottles (187mL – roughly a quarter the size of a “regular” bottle) filled with the effervescence of the best-selling imported sparkling wine in the United States. Available in MARTINI Sparkling Rosé, Prosecco and Asti, the minis are fun and flirty, perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day evening! (SRP: $14.99 /4-pack)
If you are looking for simplicity, pop open a bottle from the fine selection of MARTINI sparkling wines:
The MARTINI Sparkling Rose, with its delicate pink hue and refreshing flavor, are ideal for Valentine’s Day.
The frizzante style effervescence from MARTINI Prosecco will bring cheer to any toast.
The delicately sweet MARTINI Asti can satisfy the slight sweet tooth with pure bliss.
The velvety texture of MARTINI Moscato d’Asti is highlighted by notes of crisp, ripe fruits and a gentle sparkle.
COINTREAU SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Start (or end) your evening with the Cointreau Teese. This delicious cocktail – crafted exclusively by Cointreau and the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, will surely set a sensual mood. Or try the Cointreau Vixen (a fruity blend of bright citrus notes and red grape juice) as a sultry alternative.
Cointreau Teese
1 1/2 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz Apple juice
1 oz Monin violet syrup
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
Pour all ingredients into an ice filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a violet.
Cointreau Vixen
2 oz Cointreau
2 ½ oz red grape juice
Sparkling water or tonic
Pour all ingredients into an iced filled long drink glass and gently stir. Top with sparkling or tonic water.
Enjoy and always remember to drink responsibly!
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Filed under FOOD + COCKTAILS, THE DAILY
The London Bar at The London NYC celebrates New York Fashion Week for the entire month of September with a specialty cocktail, The London Red Carpet! Celebrate fashion with a delicious, chilled libation! Read more
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Review: The Volstead
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Filed under FEATURED, FOOD + COCKTAILS, THE DAILY
Breakdown
Location: 125 East 54th Street
Cuisine: American, Tapas
Items: 3 Entrees 2 Appetizers, 4 cocktails
Best Dish: Salmon Club Sandwich
Price: $160 (20% tip included)
Overall: Good food, cocktails, a DJ spinning hit after hit what more could you want? A nice space for drinks and dinner with friends however the dim lighting makes it suitable for a hot date as well.
Smirnoff Launches its Global Cocktail Trends and People’s Challenge with Jesse Kenji
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The world’s #1 vodka kicked off its very successful Global Cocktail Trends series in New York last night after a highly well received international tour. Hosting the People’s Challenge taste test, Global Smirnoff Ambassador and Mixologist Jesse Kenji extensively tutored guests in the cosmopolitan mechanics of the cocktail with his signature brand of urbane expression: “Cool!” Read more
Review: XVI Rooftop Lounge
June 8, 2011 by MsDesha
Filed under FEATURED, FOOD + COCKTAILS, THE DAILY
The Breakdown:
Location: 251 West 48th Street at 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Cuisine: American (Locally sourced)
Items: 3 Small Plates, 3 Cocktails
Price: $130 (20% gratuity added)
Overall: A rather luxurious dining experience, imagine the courtyard of Louis XVI. Perfect place for a night on the town or an after work treat. Read more
