DeLuca Liquor & Wine, Ltd. Romantic Offerings for a Valentine’s Day Celebration
Every February, cards, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones all in the name of St. Valentine. With the focus on romance, sweethearts all across the valley are now planning the perfect February the 14th celebration. Many couples will soon make their reservations at one of the cities fantastic restaurants offering that special Valentine’s Day menu. DeLuca Liquor & Wine would like to suggest an assortment of romantic beverage offerings to compliment the perfect meal on the sweetest day of the year.
Perfect for romance & celebration Rosé Champagne or Sparkling Wine:
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé
Jacquesson “Signature” Rosé
Schramsberg Brut Rosé
A lovely Pinot Noir for dinner:
Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, CA
Row 11 “Bien Nacido” Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, CA
DuMol Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA
Sweet wines to set the mood after dinner:
Jo Pithon Quarts de Chaume “Les Varennes” 2003 (France)
Saracco Moscato d’Asti 2006 (Italy)
Royal Tokaji “Red Label” (Hungary)
The Proposal
3 oz. Taittinger Brut Champagne
1 oz. Alize Rose Liqueur
½ oz. Fresh Sour
½ oz. Rose Juice
Roll ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled Champagne Flute.
Garnish with a Fresh Edible Flower
Starry Nights
1 oz. Vincent Vanilla Vodka
½ oz. Vincent Chocolate Vodka
¾ oz. Bols White Crème de Cacao
1 oz. Half & Half
Shake ingredients and strain into a chilled Cocktail glass.
Garnish with Fresh Chocolate Shavings.
Amor
1 ½ oz. Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream
½ oz. Bols White Crème de Cacao
½ oz. Fresh Strawberry Puree
1 oz. Half & Half
Shake ingredients and strain into a chilled Cocktail glass.
Garnish with a Strawberry and a Fresh Mint Sprig
Coral Pink
1 ¼ oz. Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka
½ oz. Alize Red Liqueur
¾ oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
¾ oz. Fresh Sour
Dash Grapefruit Bitters
Top with Squirt
Shake ingredients and strain into a chilled Cocktail glass.
Top with Squirt.
Garnish with an a Pink Grapefruit Wheel
Butter-Nut
1 ½ oz. Kahlua Hazelnut Liquor
¾ oz. Hiram Walker Butterscotch Schnapps
2 oz. Milk or Half & Half
Shake all ingredients and strain into an ice filled Highball Glass.
Garnish with Fresh Whipped Cream, Ground Hazelnuts and Cinnamon.
(Also great with Hot Coffee and just a small amount of Half & Half.)