Whether you're single or taken, we all need to treat ourselves to a drink on Valentine¹s Day. This year, go beyond the typical champagne cocktails and try some sweet and tempting libations. Andrea Correale, celebrity caterer and Founder and President of Elegant Affairs has created two inventive and playful Valentine¹s Day sips that are easy to mix at home and provide the perfect toast.
Having catered to some of the most VIP palates in Hollywood including Mariah Carey, Kevin Spacey, Kevin Costner, Jimmy Fallon and P.Diddy, Andrea knows how to create the most delectable cocktails. We know our readers will enjoy these recipes.
Pink Elderflower Martini "For Her"
Ingredients
-1 oz. vodka
-1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur, i.e. St. Germain
-1.5 oz. sweet sparkling red wine, i.e. Lambrusco
-1 splash tonic water
-Edible Flower Garnish
Directions
-In a shaker filled with ice, shake the vodka and elderflower liquor together.
-Strain into a martini glass.
-Pour in the sweet sparkling red wine (it looks really pretty going in!).
-Add a splash of tonic water and top with an edible flower
Lovers Red Ruby Punch
Ingredients
-32 oz. Campari
-32 oz. Sweet Vermouth
-8 oz. of cranberry juice
-750 mL. sparkling rosé wine
-Heart shaped ice cubes (Made from ice molds)
Directions
-Mix all of the Ingredients into your favorite punch bowl.
-Chill and serve
For more information on Andrea Correale and Elegant Affairs, visit: http://elegantaffairscaterers.com/andrea-correale/.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Elegant Affairs
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