The Perfect Valentines Mixed Drink
In the 8th century, Muslims perfected distillation and accidently created the first liqueur. Many who learned the art of distillation were traders who created perfumes. The ingredients that were sought after had either sugars or starch which are required whem making drinks containing alcohol . Today liqueurs come in every flovor you can think up . What liqueurs best embodies the special Day theme? One of the most popular sweets that are consumed during Valentine’s Day is Chocolate. Godiva makes three different chocolate liqueur ; white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate .
Interestingly Frangelico was made by Monks in Northern Italy . Using hazelnuts hazelnuts and berries that grew wild the monks were able to give rise to one of the finest liqueurs in the world. Bailey’s or Knickers Irish Cream liqueur can easily add a masterful complexity to any chocolate cocktail or simply enjoyed in a snifter . Any Irish cream liqueur combines Irish whisky and cream. Any one of these fine liqueurs will titillate your palate into submission.
The martini has come a long way since its humble beginnings . Originally gin was the main component in making martinis and available only as a stirred drink . Thanks to Mr. Bond, James Bond as you may know him, the Vodka martini hit big and “shaken not stirred” was forever burned in our memories . The cult following eventually died out and sometime in the 90’s martinis made a huge come back with flavor . Who doesn’t remember Sex and the City? Flirtinis, cosmopolitans and French martinis are just a few of the drinks that were spawned during that era.Even today the new movie has a few new drinks already being seen at local establishments.
Due the popularity companies and drink manufacturers were able to increase there earnings during the holidays and particular times of the year. St Valentines, being no exception, gave way to the chocolate martini. It can be either creamy or light depending on what liquors are used in the mix . When in San Antonio,Stop by Coco Chocolate Lounge and Bistro for a full blown chocolate revival or if you are heading downtown Soho can compete with several of their own mixes with chocolate infused liquors and homemade ingredients to make a truly unique martini .
Champagne invokes loves allure with every single bubble that dances on your tongue. I got around to Joe Sags. Here is what they had to say about champagne. “There is no better beverage on Valentine’s Day than a beautiful glass of bubbly, delicious champagne. In my opinion, it might just be the most romantic drink ever created.
Dom Perignon has always been a best of the best champagne. One should expect to follow a glass of this while holding your partner’s hand and leaning over with a large diamond engagement ring or platinum wedding band asking for her hand in marriage. And don’t forget to have a local san antonio event photographer or san antonio portrait photographer capture the moment to cherrish forever. It may be a tad bit expensive . No need to worry , you can always substitute a wonderful brut, or for a little more, a brut rose at a very affordable price . If you want something a little on the sweet side and much more affordable, I strongly suggest an Italian Proseco”. In all its glory champagne seems to be the heavy weight when it comes to popularity.
