10 February 2013 Raspberry Mint Rosé Bellini

Raspberry Mint Rosé Bellini

February 10, 2013 By

Raspberry Mint Bellini

 

Even if you plan on eating dinner out, why not have dessert at home? Fresh and lightly sweet, this Raspberry Mint Rosé Bellini is the perfect end to a romantic dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop raspberry sorbet, softened
  • ½ ounce vodka (optional)
  • 4 ounces Freixenet Cordon Rosado (SRP $12)
  • 2-3 frozen raspberries for garnish
  • Mint for garnish

Directions:

  1. Combine the softened sorbet and vodka into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
  2. Add the sparkling wine to the shaker and stir to combine.
  3. Strain into a champagne flute and garnish with raspberries and mint.

Makes 1 bellini

NOTE: Frozen raspberries will not only give your bellini gorgeous garnish, it will also keep it chilled without watering it down.

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6 February 2012 Dessert Fizz

Dessert Fizz

February 6, 2012 By

Impress a loved one this February with the Dessert Fizz cocktail, created by The Cocktail Guru himself, Jonathan Pogash. This sensual concoction blends Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate vodka with fresh ingredients and is topped with Champagne – the ultimate toast for the evening’s festivities!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
  • 1 large strawberry, chopped
  • Handful of mint leaves
  • 1 tsp. agave nectar
  • 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz. sparkling wine or Champagne

Directions:

Muddle the strawberry and mint with agave and lemon.  Add Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate and strain into chilled Champagne flute.  Top with the sparkling wine or Champagne. Garnish with a strawberry slice on the rim.

Cheers.

Veronique

 

 

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