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Agave Kiss by Herradura
Give her a sweet kiss this Valentine’s Day with the Agave Kiss. This creamy drink recipe uses Tequila Herradura Silver and cream for a delectable after dinner cocktail.
Ingredients
2 oz. Tequila Herradura Silver
1 oz. white crème de cacao
1 oz. double cream
1/2 oz. Chambord
white chocolate flakes for rim
fresh raspberries for garnish
Method
In a shaker with ice, add Herradura tequila, white crème de cacao, double cream and Chambord. Shake for 15 seconds. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass, rimmed with white chocolate, add a… More »
Ginger Cocktails and Chocolate
Yazi Ginger Vodka is one of only a few ginger-flavored vodkas in the world and it’s perfectly suited to pair with Valentine’s trademark candy –chocolate. Julian Rose, a chocolate expert and master chocolatier for Moonstruck Chocolate, suggests pairing Yazi ginger vodka with dark chocolate and truffles.
“Yazi is exceptional with Moonstruck’s 68 percent dark chocolate and brings out the deep roasted cocoa notes as well as complements the bitterness of the chocolate,” said Rose. “The ginger flavor is complementary, yet doesn’t… More »
Aphrodisiac Cocktails
Get her in the mood for romance. This Valentine’s Day turn up the heat by concocting unique aphrodisiac cocktails. Using sensual ingredients like fresh basil, ginger and of course chocolate, these cocktails, created by Brian Van Flandern, Tequila Don Julio Global Brand Ambassador, will increase one’s desire and set passions aflame.
The Casanova
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces Ketel One vodka
2 ounces fresh tomato water (not juice)
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce cane sugar simple syrup
Muddled fresh basil leaves
Balsamic vinegar reduction
Preparation:
Combine Ketel… More »
Healthy Heart for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of the year again. Yup, that’s Valentine’s Day hiding around the corner. For the next two weeks, we’ll be bombarded with Valentine’s messages and how men really should not disappoint their sweeties.
Well, while chocolate and roses, and romantic evenings are great, having someone you love living a healthy life is a priceless gift. Seriously. I know I’d much rather know that my husband is happy and healthy, with a heart that has lots of mileage still, then… More »
Valentine’s Day Cocktails: Dos Amores
Tequila is great for shots and margaritas, but it’s also terrific for other cocktail recipes too. In this Valentine’s Day drink, Dos Lunas tequila and chilled champagne are a perfect match.
Makes 2 Cocktails
Ingredients
2 ounces Dos Lunas Silver Tequila
2 ounces Orange Flavored Liqueur
2 ounces Pomegranate Juice
Chilled Champagne
Method
Place Dos Lunas Silver Tequila, orange flavored liqueur and pomegranate juice into a large cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain evenly between two champagne flutes. Top with… More »
Amarula Cream Cocktails
Are you looking for something a little bit different to serve on Valentine’s Day? Check out these delicious cocktails created with Amarula Cream. Amarula Cream is a delectable cream liqueur made from the marula berry that comes with rich African legends. Called many things, the Zulu people refer to the tree as the “Marriage Tree,” because it is a symbol of fertility and is used in a cleansing ritual before marriage. The Marula tree has separate male and… More »
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Shoes
aThroughout my years of dating, I’ve tried just about everything to make Valentine’s Day special for the girl in my life (at the time). And each year, the gift-giving process ranges from slightly awkward to totally disastrous. If we haven’t been dating for very long, then I don’t want to overdo it. When it’s a long-term relationship, I realized (after trial and error) that they expect more than dinner and some flowers.
However in the last few years, I think I… More »
Valentine’s Day Gifts: Girls’ Weekend
A buddy of mine wanted to get his girl something unusual for Valentine’s Day this year. So instead of chocolate, flowers or jewelry, he’s paying for her and three of her friends to go to Vegas for a special “Girls’ Weekend.” My first reaction was “What the hell?” That’s got to be inviting trouble, right? Paying for your partner to head to Sin City without you? But then again maybe, he’s on to something.
After sending her off for the weekend… More »
Off-topic: Stay Away From the TV Today
It’s Valentine’s forchrissake. For you guys who are constantly glued to your sport, being the kind of man you are, feel free to un-glue yourself from the TV set (or the internet for that matter) and spend some quality time with the missus. It’s a day when society has given you license to be all sappy and romantic. LOL.
Buy her flowers, chocolates or whatever. Eat dinner with your eyes glued on hers for a change. You wouldn’t know, you… More »
