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Who Says Romance is Dead?

February 14, 2013 - 2:56 pm No Comments

Klimt The Kiss (1908)

Klimt The Kiss (1908)


The guys at Shaken & Stirred believe in the romance of Valentine’s Day and entice our loved ones with a special tipple on this day of Lurve!
They have created a range of cocktails for Freixenet UK, which include some sensational sparkling delights.
And, this year, especially for us, they have devised a couple of new temptations, which are easily created from items picked up at the supermarket or online:

Cupid’s Scarlet Desire
Ingredients
* 25ml vodka 25ml hazelnut Liqueur
* 25ml morello cherry puree
* Squeeze fresh lime
* Lemonade
Garnish
* A morello cherry
Method
* Shake first 4 ingredients
* Strain over fresh ice
* Top with lemonade
Glass
* Highball

Lover’s Libation
Ingredients
* 25ml morello cherry puree
* 25ml hazelnut liqueur
* Squeeze fresh lime
* Sparkling wine
Garnish
* A Morello cherry
Method
* Add cherry puree, hazelnut liqueur and lime to glass
* Stir then gently
* Top with sparkling wine
Glass
* Flute

If you want to try some of Shaken & Stirred cocktails created especially for Freixenet click here to find them!