{"id":12556,"date":"2016-02-05T12:18:01","date_gmt":"2016-02-05T17:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=12556"},"modified":"2016-02-05T12:18:01","modified_gmt":"2016-02-05T17:18:01","slug":"cocktails-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/05\/cocktails-for-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktails for Valentine’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day, Van Gogh Vodka<\/a> is offering four special cocktail recipes for you and your friends to enjoy. The first recipe, Flutter & Fizz has sparkling wine as one of the ingredients. The next\u00a0colorful cocktail is topped with Chandon Ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n

\"Flutter<\/a>

Flutter & Fizz with sparkling wine<\/p><\/div>\n

Flutter & Fizz (created by Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru)<\/b><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n

1-1\/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
\n1 Strawberry, chopped
\nHandful of Mint Leaves
\n1 tsp. Agave Nectar
\n1\/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
\n3 oz. Sparkling Wine<\/p>\n

Directions<\/b><\/p>\n

Muddle the strawberry with the agave and lemon. \u00a0Add vodka and strain into chilled Champagne flute. \u00a0Top with the sparkling wine.<\/p>\n

The Art of Seduction<\/b>
\n(created by Devin McCullough)<\/p>\n

\"Check<\/a>

Check out this artistic cocktail with Chandon Ros\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\n

Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n

2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
\n1\/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
\n1\/4 oz. Rich Demerara
\n1 Whole Strawberry
\nTopped with Chandon Ros\u00e9
\nChocolate Drizzle<\/p>\n

Directions<\/b><\/p>\n

Muddle strawberry in Boston Shaker. Add Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate, lemon juice and rich demerara. Shake and double strain. Make an artistic design with chocolate in a martini glass. Top with Chandon Ros\u00e9. Serve with a chocolate strawberry on the side.<\/p>\n

Pomegranate Serenade<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Pomengranate<\/a>

The colorful Pomegranate Cocktail<\/p><\/div>\n

Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n

2 oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
\n3 oz. Pink Lemonade
\n(Remember the raspberries and lemon for the garnish)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pour ingredients into a rocks glass with ice and stir. \u00a0Garnish with floating raspberries and a squeeze of lemon.<\/p>\n

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Chocolate Almond Kiss<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Chocolate<\/a>

Chocolate Almond Kiss<\/p><\/div>\n

Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n

2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
\n1 oz. Hazelnut Liqueur
\n1\/2 oz. Dark Cr\u00e8me de Cacao
\nSplash of Cream
\n(sprig of mint to garnish)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/b><\/p>\n

Pour vodka, hazelnut liqueur and dark cr\u00e8me de cacao into a rocks glass filled with ice and stir. Top with a splash of cream and garnish with a sprig of mint.<\/p>\n

Hope you enjoy creating one of these cocktails for Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Please enjoy in moderation.<\/p>\n

Cheers!
\nKathy<\/p>\n