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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Ruby Port Sparklers


Who doesn't enjoy cocktail time every now and then? A nice glass of wine is perfect with dinner most nights, but for those times when I'm having a night in with girlfriends or want something special before or after a meal, cocktails are perfect. They're festive, generate lots of excitement and range in taste from a citrus-y zing to smooth and mellow.
I recently came across this recipe in Sunset Magazine. It was featured in an article titled A Bite Size Chocolate Party. Now I don't know about you, but I am a chocoholic. I absolutely adore dark and semi-sweet chocolate. I also enjoy a nice glass of port wine after dinner and this recipe combined both flavors. Perfect! I had a bottle of port and also the bottle of Godiva chocolate liqueur on hand, so all I needed to get was the sparkling wine.
This drink is sublime. I've made it for a recent book club gathering last weekend and I'm having a glass tonight. Try this recipe and I think you'll agree, sometimes it's nice to drink your dessert ;)

Ruby Port Sparklers (serves 1)
For each cocktail, pour 2 Tbsp. each Godiva Chocolate liqueur and ruby port into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon or blood orange zest strip. Cheers!

2 comments:

  1. Hi Jen, the drink was divine! I'm loving your blog...

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  2. aww, thanks Dana! I'm enjoying working on the blog :) The drink has become one of my favorites to make at home cause they combine two flavors I love- chocolate and port! YUMMMM

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