CHOCOLATE COVERED NUTS COCKTAIL

Because sometimes it's okay to go a little nuts.

The

CHOCOLATE
COVERED NUTS
COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

1 Oz. Chocolate Vodka

1-1/2 Oz. Frangelico

1/2 Oz. Amaretto
2 Drops Walnut Bitters
Garnish: Melted Dark Chocolate on Rim dipped in Chopped Chocolate Covered Nuts

DIRECTIONS

Melt the chocolatechocolate in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted, then dip the rim of your glass in the melted chocolate then into the chopped chocolate nuts.
Chill glass in the freezer.
Fill your cocktail shaker with ice, add the ingredients and shake until chilled.
Strain into a chilled glass and enjoy.

Check out the rest of my Chocolate Cocktails too.

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National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day is February 25th.

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STICKY BUN MARTINI

February 21st is National Sticky Bun Day and I couldn't let that go by without a cocktail to mark the occasion.

I also happen to have the ideal recipe for Candied Pecan Liqueur to use in it.

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THE
STICKY BUN
MARTINI

INGREDIENTS

1 Oz. Cake Vodka

1 Oz. Candied Pecan Liqueur

1 Oz Heavy Cream

Garnish

Caramel Syrup with Chopped Candied Pecans on the rim

DIRECTIONS

Dip your glass rim in some caramel syrup then into the crushed pecans, then chill in the freezer.

Fill your cocktail shaker with ice, add the cake vodka, Candied Pecan Liqueur and the cream.

Shake until ice cold, pour into your chilled glass and enjoy.

P.S. Finger licking is permissible.

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SPARKLING VALENTINE PUNCH

SPARKLING VALENTINE PUNCH

1-1/2 Cups Pomegranate Juice
1 Cup Cranberry Juice
1/4 C. Cointreau
1 Tsp. Cardamom
1 Bottle Champagne or Prosecco
Orange Slices
Fresh Mint Sprigs

Fill a two quart pitcher half way with ice then pour in the Cointreau, add the cardamom, pomegranate juice and cranberry juice and stir to mix in the spice. Slowly pour in the bottle of Champagne.  Add a few orange slices to the pitcher, put some pomegranate arils in each glass, add ice and pour in some punch. Garnish each glass with a slice of orange and one mint sprig.

For a Non-Alcoholic Version

Replace the Cointreau with some orange zest and substitute club soda for the sparkling wine.

MORE VALENTINE COCKTAILS:
PINK VALENTINE MARTINIS
BROKEN HEART VALENTINE MARTINIS
SEXY VALENTINE MARTINIS
TRUE LOVE VALENTINE MARTINIS

Happy Valentine's Day
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Newest Cocktail Art for February

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NEW COCKTAIL ART!

"I look like I'm working

but I'm really thinking about

how long it is to

HAPPY HOUR!"

This design is pretty self explanatory, it came from a tweet I sent out to someone on @TheMartiniDiva.  After I sent the tweet I thought, "hey, that would make a great t-shirt" so I hopped on photoshop, designed this and put it on t-shirts and everything else I sell on my store!

HOW LONG TO HAPPY HOUR

is available on Posters, Archival Prints, Canvas Prints, Clothing, Cards & Postage, Home & Kitchen Decor, Accessories, Office Products, and Electronics Cases & Sleeves .

at The Martini Diva Boutique.

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VALENTINE COCKAILS for TRUE LOVE

Martinis for two,
and dinner at eight.
Amour was in view
on the very first date.

A drink and a dance,
it became a romance.
Passion warming the air
of a new love affair.

TRUE LOVE COCKTAILS

Adam & Eve Martini

Bring Me Wild Orchids Martini

Chocolate Kiss Valentini

Chocolate & Roses Martini

Cupid's Kiss Martini

Maybe He's My Soul Mate Martini

Valentine's Proposal Martini
Cupid's Shots 

  More
VALENTINE MARTINIS HERE

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VALENTINE MARTINIS with SEX APPEAL

Warm flesh and a hot kiss,

most dangerous this is!
Quite thrilling and heady,
but try to stay steady.

Those magical charms
can leave you disarmed.
So re-bottle that genie,
and cool down with martinis.

SEXY VALENTINE MARTINIS

Afternoon Delight Martini

Between the Sheets Martini
Chocolate Cherry Valentini

Love Potion #9 Martini

Sex on Valentine's Day Martini

More
VALENTINE MARTINIS

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VALENTINE MARTINIS for the BROKEN HEARTED

Though your love affair is over,

and their heart was not quite true,
with a cocktail in your hand
you will surely muddle through.
  For the heart is stronger than you think,
it heals with half a chance.
A martini's just the medicine
to soothe your lost romance.   BROKEN HEART VALENTINE MARTINIS Battle of the Sexes Martini Desperate Valentine Martini Gangsta of Love Martini I'm Not Your Booty Call Martini That Tramp Stole my Man Tart-Tini Kissed Too Many Frogs Martini
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PINK VALENTINE MARTINIS

In the afterglow of passion,

it's become a fun new fashion,

to sip some pink martinis

as you cuddle.

Whether sweet or slightly tart,

they can open up your heart,

as you sip and wrap your bodies

in a huddle.

PINK VALENTINE MARTINIS

Cherry Pomegranate Valentini
Chocolate Raspeberry Valentini
Chocolate Strawberry Valentini
Hot Cha Cha Cherry Martini

Sparkling Valentine Punch
Strawberry Colada Valentini

Valentine Kiss Martini

Valentine Surprise Martini

You're Such a Flirt-Tini

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MAGICAL COCKTAIL TOUR - BEATLES INSPIRED COCKTAILS

Yes, this is a graphic done with a photo of my set of bobbing head Beatles dolls that I won from KRLA over 50 years ago.

Today is the Anniversary of The Beatles' first arrival on American shores, marking the anniversary of The Beatles first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9th,  1964. On that night 73 Million people (make that teens and weary parents) watched their performance, making it one of the most watched television shows in history in those days.   I was one of those teenagers, well, actually closer to a teeny-bopper as I'd just entered my teens. But I caught Beatlemania that night and have never found the cure.   To honor my favorite band ever I have created some cocktails inspired by The Beatles.

BEATLES ALEXANDER aka The Lennon Milkshake (John drank Brandy Alexanders all the time but called them milkshakes!) 1 Oz. Brandy 1 Oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur 1 Oz. Half & Half   Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until well blended and chilled. Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a dash of nutmeg and some dark chocolate shavings.   THE SGT. PEPPER 1-1.2 Oz. Bourbon 2 Oz. Dr. Pepper 1/2 Oz. Lemon Juice Dash of Cherry Bitters   Fill a cocktail glass with ice, pour in the bourbon, then add the lemon juice, the Dr. Pepper and tap a drop or two of Cherry Bitters on top. Garnish with a homemade Bourbon Cherry.   LENNON DROP 1 Oz. Citrus Vodka Juice of 1/2 Lemon 1 Tablespoon Lemon Infused Sugar   Zest the lemon and mix this zest into 1/2 cup of sugar. Set on a cookie sheet to infuse and dry for at least an hour. After your sugar is ready dip the rim of your glass into some lemon juice then into the lemon sugar and chill glass in the freezer. Next, fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the vodka, lemon juice and a tablespoon of lemon sugar to the shaker and shake until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into a chilled martini glass, garnish with a twist of lemon.   STRAWBERRY FIELDS COCKTAIL 1 Oz. Strawberry Vodka 1 Oz. Whipped Cream Vodka Whipped Cream Slice of Fresh Strawberry   Pour the strawberry vodka into a shooter, add the whipped cream vodka. Top off with a shot of whipped cream and a strawberry slice.   YELLOW SUBMARTINI 3/4 Oz. Dark Rum 1/4 Oz. Apricot Brandy 1/4 Oz. Banana Liqueur 1/4 Oz. Galliano 1 Oz. Pineapple Juice Juice of 1/4 Lemon   Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a banana slice and one dried apricot.   HAPPINESS IS A WARM GIN 1-1/4 oz London Dry Gin 3/4 Oz. Fresh Lemon Juice 2 Oz. Boiling Water 1 Tablespoon Lavender Honey   Add the lemon juice, hot water and lavender honey to a fun Beatles Mug or a tea cup and mix. Add the gin. Garnish with a sprig of lavender.   MAXWELL'S SILVER SHOOTER 1 Oz. Silver (aka Blanco) Blue Agave Tequila 1/2 Oz. Cointreau 1/4 Oz. Lime Juice Pinch of Smoked Sea Salt   Pour the tequila, Cointreau and lime juice into a fun Gun Shaped Shot Glass then sprinkle on the smoked sea salt and serve.   If you want to have a nice gun smoke effect, add a small piece of dry ice to the shot just before serving BUT warn your guests not to drink until the dry ice has dissolved.   ELEANOR RUMBY 1 Oz. Dark Rum 1 Oz. Spiced Rum 2 Oz. Coconut Milk 2 Tablespoons Coconut Cream 1/2 Tsp. Mild Curry Powder   Add a cup of ice to a blender. Pour in the rums, coconut milk, coconut cream and the curry powder. Blend until smooth and creamy then pour into a fun Beatles Glassand garnish with a sprig of fresh basil leaves.   HARD DAY'S NIGHTCAP 1/2 Oz. Coffee Liqueur 1Oz. Chocolate Liqueur 1/2 Oz. Irish Cream 3 Oz. Warm Milk Dash of Cinnamon & Nutmeg   Combine the liqueurs and the warm milk in a brandy snifter, sprinkle on the cinnamon and nutmeg and serve.     You Love, Love Me Do now doncha? Let the Twisting and Shouting Commence! I am the Walrus!

Updated 2-2019
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The NUTELLA MARTINI

You may not need another way to enjoy your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread, but there's nothing wrong with an option for happy hour, right?

THE
NUTELLA
MARTINI

INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 Oz. Chocolate Vodka

1/2 Oz. Frangelico

1 Oz. Half & Half

Dash of Sea Salt

Garnish:  2 Tablespoons Melted Nutella, Crushed Hazelnuts

DIRECTIONS

Place the crushed hazelnuts into a small plate then set aside.

Warm the Nutella in the microwave for 10 - 15 seconds, pour 1/2 onto another small plate.

Dip your glass rim in the Nutella, then into the crushed hazelnuts and shake gently to remove any excess.

Chill the glass in the freezer.

Pour the chocolate vodka, Frangelico and half and half into an ice filled cocktail shaker and shake until well chilled.

Sprinkle on the sea salt and serve.

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World Nutella Day is February 5th.

Updated 2-2022

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