Godiva Chocolate l'Orange

I recently participated in Mother's Sip & Shop.  Among the many fun and yummy things was a vodka tasting of Godiva.  (Mixing two of my favorite things- Godiva chocolate and cocktails!)  After being blown away by the tasty vodka (served in an edible chocolate shot glass), I decided I must find a recipe to put this amazing find to good use!  I came across this delicious drink- the Godiva Chocolate l'Orange!

Here's how to make it:

Ingredients

• 3/4 ounces Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka
• 3/4 ounces Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
• 1/4 ounces Grand Marnier
• Orange twist for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, and Grand Marnier in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over ice.
3. Garnish with an orange twist.

Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

Pomegranate juice, rich in antioxidants, plus champagne...so simple and delish!  This Southern Living recipe is sure to please your guests!

Here's how to make it:

Ingredients

• 1  sugar cube*
• 2  tablespoons  pomegranate juice**
• 1/2  cup  Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled

Preparation

Place sugar cube in a Champagne flute; add 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice and 1/2 cup Champagne. Serve immediately.

*1 rock candy stirrer may be substituted.
**2 tablespoons cranberry juice cocktail may be substituted. Omit sugar cube.

My Cosmo Recipe

Among my friends I'm known for making the best Cosmopolitans.  A great addition to your wedding or a drink in honor of the upcoming Sex and the City movie!

Here's my secret recipe:

Ingredients

• Vodka (you can use an orange flavored vodka if you'd like a little more orange sweetness)
• Triple Sec
• Cranberry Juice
• Lime (one per drink)
• Simple syrup or powdered syrup (optional)

Preparation

Fill a martini shaker with ice.  Pour equal parts (one shot each per drink) vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice into shaker.  Use a citrus press to squeeze lime juice.  One full lime per drink.  For a less tart and more sweet drink add 1/2 tsp. simple syrup or powdered sugar.  Shake well.  Strain into martini glass.  Garnish with lime.

Wedding Bikinis?

I had a fantastic drink this weekend.  Perfect for a summer wedding!  It's called a Pink Bikini.  The recipe was in Coastal Living this month.

Here's how to make it:

Ingredients

• 1  (1.75-liter) bottle raspberry lemonade (we used Simply Lemonade)
• 1 3/4  cups  coconut rum
• 1  cup  amaretto liqueur

Preparation

Combine raspberry lemonade, coconut rum, and amaretto liqueur in a large pitcher. Stir well, and serve over ice.