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Blueberry Champagne Cocktail

Not sure what to get your sweetie for Valentine’s Day? Don’t panic! Our Cocktail of the Month is the perfect way to say “I love you!”  Don’t feel like mixing up a cocktail? Visit our champagne guide to find a great bottle of champagne.

Ingredients:

  • 4 Ounces Prosecco – we used Lamarca Prosecco
    • Tasting Notes: La Marca Prosecco has a pale, golden straw color and sparkles with lively effervescence. Opening with aromas of fresh-picked citrus and honeysuckle blossoms, the crisp, clean palate brings fruity flavors of green apple, juicy peach and ripe lemon, framed by hints of minerality. The finish is light and refreshing with a tantalizing hint of sweetness.
  • 1 Ounce Blueberry Vodka – we used Triple Eight Blueberry
    • Tasting Notes: Triple Eight’s Blueberry’s impressive color comes from a heavy dosing of blueberries infused into our classic spirit. Strong blueberry nose, color, and sweet flavor with our traditionally smooth finish. 68 proof.
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries and spoonful of sugar

 

Make:

  • Place blueberries and sugar in a pan – mix and heat up till softened – cool in fridge
  • Put compote into bottom of cup
  • Add champagne and vodka
  • Enjoy!

We hope you find this tasty. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

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Valentine’s Day Champagne Guide

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Whether you are spending the day with your significant other or just having a night in with some friends, a champagne toast is a V-Day must! Here are some of our favorite champagnes so you can plan out some drinks and snacks to enjoy on this holiday. 

  • Veuve Clicquot
    • The infamous yellow label champagne bottle is adored for its grape, apple, and honey flavors that combine to make a bottle of delicious tasting champagne! If you’re looking for a more upscale Valentine’s Day Veuve Clicquot pairs well with white fish or meat as well as comté cheese. 

  • Korbel 
    • Korbel is crisp and refreshing, with hints of citrus and pear to taste. It would be best paired with oysters, smoked salmon, or salty foods if you are looking to make a bunch of appetizers to enjoy on Valentine’s Day.

  • Gruet Brut 
    • Gruet is packed with notes of apple and citrus flavors. This pairs well with a fruit-based dessert that brings out the sweetness of the sparkling champagne. This would be the perfect champagne to enjoy with your Valentine’s Day dessert!

  • Gruet Rosé
    • Gruet Rosé is filled with flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. This rosé champagne would pair well with pork, shellfish, or mild and soft cheese. 

  • Dom Perignon 
    • This champagne is smooth and creamy, balanced with the aromas of fruits. This high-end champagne would be paired well with salmon, lobster, or decadent cheese platters. This champagne and food pairing would make for a luxurious Valentine’s Day. 

  • Juvé & Camps 
    • With very subtle notes of white fruit and mountain flowers, this champagne pairs well with pasta and cured meats. Juvé & Camps would be the perfect drink to enjoy with your Valentine’s Day dinner. 

Whether you know the champagne you are looking for or are hoping to try something new, come into Mystic Wine Shoppe for all of your wine or champagne needs before Valentine’s Day!

 

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Cocktail Of The Month: Sweetheart Cocktail

Valentine’s Day is just next week!  What are you treating your sweetie too? We suggest making our special concoction that is SO EASY to mix up, yet has a very special feel to it. We used Flama D’Or Rosé Brut in our drink, as it’s reasonably priced and has notes of dark red fruits on the nose with a beautiful, dry finish.  Affordable and delicious =perfection!

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Ingredients:

  • Flama D’Or Rosé Brut
  • Frozen Cherries
  • Sugar and honey for the rim

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Directions: This one’s an easy one!

  • Choose a fancy glass
  • Dip rim of glass into honey and then into sugar (see photos below to see how to do it)
  • Drop in 3-4 frozen cherries (or berry of your choice)
  • Poor in Flama D’Or Rosé Brut to the top
  • Make a glass for you and your sweetie and enjoy!

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We wish a lovely Valentine’s Day,

Your friends at  Mystic Wine Shoppe

 

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