{"id":13828,"date":"2017-01-25T13:12:02","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T18:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=13828"},"modified":"2017-01-25T13:12:02","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T18:12:02","slug":"4-special-cocktails-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/25\/4-special-cocktails-for-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Special Cocktails For Valentine&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_13839\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13839\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13839\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/12517photo-224x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"250\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valentine&#8217;s Day Cocktail Recipes<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day, invite someone special or \u00a0a few friends over and try one of these four cocktail recipes.<\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day will be here before we know it. \u00a0Gather the ingredients for the cocktails below ahead of time. \u00a0Whether you plan on celebrating Valentine\u2019s Day on Tuesday, February 14, the weekend before or the weekend after, you may want to include one of these following colorful cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Recipes are included for one or a small group. All recipes and photos were provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.santamargherita.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Margherita<\/a>\u00a0 and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklingice.com\" target=\"_blank\">Sparkling Ice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13832\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13832\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13832\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/rasppeacch-2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/rasppeacch-2-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/rasppeacch-2.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raspberry Peach Prosecco Punch<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Raspberry Peach Prosecco Punch<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients for 10<\/b><\/p>\n<p>12 oz. frozen raspberries<br \/>\n2 cups peach nectar, chilled<br \/>\n1 bottle of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.santamargheritawines.com\/our-wines\/prosecco-superiore\/\">Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG<\/a>, chilled<br \/>\nIce<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Directions<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Place frozen raspberries in a large glass pitcher or bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Top with the peach nectar and Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG.<\/li>\n<li>Fill remainder of the pitcher with ice cubes. Stir and serve cold.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_13831\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13831\" class=\"wp-image-13831 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sparklingraspberrylemonade-1-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sparklingraspberrylemonade-1-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sparklingraspberrylemonade-1-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sparklingraspberrylemonade-1.jpg 538w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Bottle <a href=\"http:\/\/www.santamargheritawines.com\/our-wines\/prosecco-superiore\/\">Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG<br \/>\n<\/a>1\/8 Cup Sugar<br \/>\n1\/8 Cup Lemon Sugar<br \/>\n1\/2 Tablespoon Lemon Rind, Grated<br \/>\n1 Cup Muddled Raspberries<\/p>\n<p><b>Directions<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Combine sugar and juice in a small saucepan, bring to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in lemon rind and \u00bd cup of mashed raspberries.<\/li>\n<li>Combine mixture and Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore in pitcher.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle remaining lemon rind and raspberries among the glasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_13830\" style=\"width: 213px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13830\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13830\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/grapefruit-rosemary-1-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/grapefruit-rosemary-1-203x300.jpg 203w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/grapefruit-rosemary-1.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grapefruit Rosemary<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Grapefruit Rosemary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1 oz vodka<br \/>\n.5 oz elderflower liqueur<br \/>\n2 oz grapefruit juice<br \/>\n.5 oz vanilla syrup<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklingice.com\/\">Sparkling Ice<\/a> Essence of Water<br \/>\nRosemary sprig, for garnish<br \/>\nGrapefruit slice, for garnish<\/p>\n<p><b>Directions<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill cocktail shaker with ice.<\/li>\n<li>Combine vodka, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice, and vanilla syrup- shake until cold.<\/li>\n<li>Strain into an ice filled glass and float with Unflavored Sparkling Ice.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice then serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_13829\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13829\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13829\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pomegranatechampagne-1-300x257.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pomegranatechampagne-1-300x257.jpg 300w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pomegranatechampagne-1.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pomegranate Champagne<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Pomegranate Champagne Punch<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1 1\/2 cups <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklingice.com\/\">Sparkling Ice<\/a> Pomegranate Blueberry<br \/>\n1 cup pear nectar<br \/>\n1\/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier<br \/>\n1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne<\/p>\n<p><b>Directions<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large pitcher, combine Sparkling Ice Pomegranate Blueberry, pear nectar, and orange-flavored liqueur.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly add Champagne. Serve over ice.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with mint and blueberries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Drink in moderation.<br \/>\n<\/em>Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day!<br \/>\nCheers!<br \/>\nKathy<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"owbutton\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onlywire.com\/button\" title=\"4 Special Cocktails For Valentine's Day\" url=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=13828\"><\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day, invite someone special or  a few friends over and try one of these four cocktail recipes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3270,174],"tags":[2456,3706,583,590],"class_list":["post-13828","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spirits-whiskey","category-wine-newscommentary","tag-cocktails","tag-prosecco","tag-recipe","tag-valentines-day"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13828"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13828\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13841,"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13828\/revisions\/13841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13828"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}