Valentine’s Day is coming up and maybe it’s too much $$ or hassle to go out. You can do some easy things DIY by hitting the market to pick up some easy appetizers (tabouli, hummus, fruit,) as well as some great cocktail fixings. I have selected these brands for the cocktails because they are not something you are going to find in restaurants and it’s a nice personal touch to create something new and unusual if you are celebrating Valentine’s Day.
If you are NOT celebrating Valentine’s Day, even better reason for you to get your gang together and enjoy the evening together– have everyone bring a dish and you provide the great sips!
VOGA Italia (www.vogaitalia.com) encompasses all aspects offering a collection of crisp delicious wine thoughtfully packaged in a revolutionary re-designed bottle featuring a unique resealable cap. VOGA has earned numerous awards and accolades for their sleek and sexy glass cylindrical bottle, presentation and most importantly taste. The collection retails from $10.99 to $15.99 and includes Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Moscato, Quattro, Sparkling Pinot Grigio Chardonnay, and Sparkling Pinot Grigio.
Miracle on Bourbon St.
Ingredients
· 1 cube of sugar
· 4 dashes of angostura aromatic bitters
· 1/2 shot of bourbon whisky
· Top up with VOGA Premium Sparkling Pinot Grigio
Preparation:
Coat the sugar cube with bitters and drop in to the glass. Pour bourbon whisky into chilled glass and top with VOGA Premium Sparkling Pinot Grigio.
Voga Sparkler
Ingredients
· 2 oz. VOGA Italia Sparkling
· .5 oz. vodka
· .5 oz. Raspberry Liqueur
· .5 oz. Soho Lychee Liqueur |
Preparation:
Combine vodka, raspberry liqueur and soho lychee liqueur in the bottom of a champagne flute.
Top with VOGA Sparkling Pinot Grigio
Another new spirit on the market and Voli Light Vodka is special not only for its’ great taste but also low-calorie cocktails. So no worries about the sips on a special night like Valentine’s Day– you can have 2 drinks for the calorie count of one! the array of flavors will blow you away and you can get really creative on what you do with this spirit!
http://www.volispirits.com/
Flavors:
· Lyte – extra smooth vodka with a light finish (74 calories per 1.5 oz serving)
· Lemon – a strong and zesty flavor paired with a mellow verbena taste (81 calories per 1.5 oz serving)
· Espresso Vanilla – the delightful aroma of coffee with vanilla and a hint of cocoa (81 calories per 1.5 oz serving)
· Raspberry Cocoa – an irresistible fusion of raspberry and cocoa (80 calories per 1.5 oz serving)
· Orange Vanilla – a fusion of orange and vanilla resulting in a delicious creamsicle flavor (81 calories per 1.5 oz serving)
Red Lips
1.5 oz Raspberry Cocoa
2 oz diet cranberry juice
4 raspberries
1/4 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 packet natural sweetener
Splash of club soda
Muddle raspberries, add ingredients, shake and strain. Top with a splash of club soda
Glass: Martini
Garnish: lime and raspberry
Approx 86 calories
Cocoa Kiss
1.5 oz Raspberry Cocoa or Espresso Vanilla
3/4 oz Irish cream liqueur
Serve over ice and stir
Glass: Rocks Garnish: Fresh raspberries or espresso beans
Approx 110 calories
Now this is a great array of cocktails for your Valentine’s Day– whether or not you have a “honey” to celebrate with.
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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