The Sexiest Valentines Love Potions

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Annabella Pardo

Is Valentine’s Day not just the most romantic holiday of the year? This year Sweeten your weekend just a little more with our favorite drink creations. We guarantee your loved ones will be asking for refills and kisses.

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Founded by Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star, Tracy Tutor, UN’SWEET is the first-ever 100% natural wine that is externally lab tested for Zero sugar. The female-founded wine is available in both a Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio and is made from premium grapes and no added sugar for smooth sipping without the hangover. The wine can be purchased on unsweetwine.com for just $13 per bottle and is also available in variety packs that are perfect for entertaining.

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Schofferhofer has a Pomegranate Hefeweizen beer that's the perfect shade of Valentine's red & tastes fruity fabulous. It's a delicious drink to share with anyone in your life. Plus, with a lower ABV (2.5%) you won't ruin the rest of your evening over doing it. A perfect balance of 50% real German beer and 50% pomegranate juice, you can also enjoy it as part of this simple sparkling beertail.

Grey Goose Cosmo

  • 2 oz GREY GOOSE® L'Orange Flavored Vodka

  • ¾ oz Triple Sec

  • ¾ oz Cranberry Juice

  • ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice

  • + Orange Twist

Combine liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange twist.

Bourbon Raspberry Sour

  • 2 parts Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

  • .5 parts Chambord or Raspberry Syrup 

  • .75 fresh Lemon Juice

  • 3-4 Woodford Reserve Chocolate Bitters

Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice, shake, and double strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with three skewed raspberries.

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This Valentine’s Day, feel the love with Gin XII. Whether you’re spending the day with your significant other, best friends, or spending the night by yourself, celebrate with a Mademoiselle Rose!  Made with Gin XII, Rinquinquin, rose syrup, and lime juice, this drink is a great mix of floral and citrus to give you the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail to enjoy with the ones you love. 

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Whether you're planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day showering yourself or a partner in love, it's always a fun consideration to mix up some fabulous libations.

Ingredients:

1 part Grand Marnier® Cordon Rouge

1 part Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon

3 dashes aromatic bitters

Large ice cube

Method: First, combine aromatic bitters, Grand Marnier®, and, finally, whiskey in an old fashioned glass. Add large ice cube and stir until cold and well incorporated. Garnish surface of liquid with orange twist, expressing oils over glass rim.

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A Rose Amongst Thorns

Ingredients:

2 parts SVEDKA Rosé

1 part Lemon Juice

1/2 part Simple Syrup

2 Raspberries

2 Blackberries


Method: Combine all ingredients into shaker tin and quick muddle. Add ice, and shake. Transfer all cocktail to rocks glass. Garnish with berries.

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NOLET’S Silver Rose Gimlet

Ingredients:

1 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin

1 oz. Fresh Lemonade

.5 oz. Elderflower Liqueur

.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

Rose Petals

Method:

Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with rose petals.

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Developed in Limoux, France, the village that discovered, and first produced sparkling wine in 1531, Faire la Fête is hand harvested by 8th generation families and aged for up to 24 months.

Faire la Fête is a “champagne for all” with a $24.99 price point. It is also low sugar (no hangover, no worries) containing less than a 1/2 of the sugars of Prosecco. It’s Perfect for date night or any or any night!

Inspired by the famous tailor turned spy of the American Revolution who’s featured in Hamilton The Musical, Hercules Mulligan is a revolutionary blend of three aged Caribbean Rums, three American Rye Whiskeys, fresh organic ginger, and tailor-made bitters. It’s a ready-to-drink craft cocktail ideal for easy home entertaining -- simply serve over ice and enjoy.

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Surprise your loved one this Valentine's Day with Pure Wine's Pink Wand– a wine purifier that removes histamines and sulfites from a single glass of wine! Imagine no more headaches or other side effects that come after enjoying that beloved glass.

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Meet the world’s first functional spirit! Bellion Vodka is the perfect addition to all your favorite gatherings. The Vodka is made with NTX technology making it “smarter” without sacrificing any of the flavor or quality. Your guests will love this naturally sweet and 6x distilled vodka to bring flavor to every sip. Enjoy an additional layer of essence in your traditional cocktails so you can eliminate the need for sugary mixers in your next drink.

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Are you ready to make a toast on Valentine's Day? Stella Wines sure are! Try their delicious and sweet sparkling wines made with real fruit. It’s the perfect beverage for any time of day and for any occasion. Cheers!

Cozy up with your loved one by the fire and customize your coffee and cocoa experience for a moment of bliss with Cafe Caps. Nothing ignites passion like chocolate sweetness in a cup.

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The Noble Vines Chardonnay features aromas of pineapple, yellow peach, and vanilla and flavors of mango and kiwi with hints of lemon zest and cinnamon butter. Open this white wine, serve with your V-Day dinner and don’t forget to prepare the table with a bouquet of red roses, the symbol of love and romance, for a truly stunning night.

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With the festive bubbles, Gemma di Luna Prosecco is a refreshing sparkler crafted in the extra dry style from premium grapes grown in Prosecco DOC. Light and delicate, Gemma di Luna Prosecco is an ideal choice for Valentine's day dinner!

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Cupcake Vineyards offers a collection of celebratory wines, with plenty of options to elevate any Valentine’s Day event. Their Prosecco Rosé, is a playful, pink sparkling wine that was practically made for the holiday or pop open a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate in a classic fashion.

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Looking for a lighter option? Cupcake LightHearted Rosé is a great choice for those looking to celebrate the holiday without derailing their routine. Experience full flavor with only 80 calories, 8% alcohol by volume, and less than 1 gram of sugar per 5 oz. serving.

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Chloe Wine Collection boasts their own Prosecco Rosé, which will bring elegance and grace to any celebration with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Chloe wines are beautifully crafted to inspire timeless stories and meaningful moments.

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Kim Crawford Kim De La Créme

 Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle Kim Crawford Rosé, well chilled

  • 3 cups sliced strawberries

  • ⅓ cup sugar

  • Club soda

  • 1 carton vanilla ice cream

  • Edible flowers to garnish

Directions:

Makes 5 servings.

In a medium bowl mix the strawberries and sugar. Cover and let sit for 30-90 mins mixing occasionally. Divide the strawberries and any juices between 5 rocks glasses, add wine and a splash of club soda. Top with a generous scoop of ice cream. Garnish with your favorite edible flowers.

Tips:

Use coconut based ice cream for dairy free/vegan option.

Substitute peaches, raspberries or any of your favorite summer fruit for the strawberries.

Use honey instead of sugar for a richer flavor.

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Crawford Cupid

INGREDIENTS:

·        3 oz Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

·        ¾ oz grapefruit juice

·        1 Tbsp simple syrup

·        Sparkling water

·        Ice

·        Crème de Cassis

·        Sage leaves and grapefruit for garnish

 DIRECTIONS:

Mix Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, simple syrup and grapefruit juice in a shaker or mixing glass with ice.

Strain over ice into serving glass and fill with sparkling water.

Top with a splash of crème de cassis and garnish with sage leaves and grapefruit twist.

Makes 1 cocktail

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This Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th, celebrate love's most romantic evening with two fragrant tequila cocktails from Pātsch, crafted with 100 percent Blue Weber agave that's sustainably grown and harvested. 

Recipe:

For your most sophisticated Valentine, Forest H20 is the perfect cocktail, available at the THYME Bar NYC. It's tastes like a Negroni but more perfumey and fragrant.

Forest H20

1.5 oz Pātsch Blanco Tequila

1 oz Roots Mastic

1 oz Yellow Chartreuse

Lemon peel squeezed and discarded.

Serve with a large ice cube. 

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 Malbec Mon Amour is the perfect Valentine's gift! Friends and lovers can share a glass of Argentine Malbec and learn all about the wine's story together. By Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil, in Malbec mon amour they tell us how and why Malbec became Argentina’s iconic grape variety, establishing itself as the quintessential Argentine variety in elite wine circles.

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This Valentine’s Day learn to make cocktails together with MasterClass . This Mixology class by Lynnette Marrero and Ryan Chetiyawardana is the perfect date night for couples and friends interested in mastering the delicious craft.

At a high-level, in their class, they teach:

  • Solo Starters: Mojito and Whiskey Smash

  • Intimate Classics: The Old Fashioned

  • Shared Classics: The Martini

  • Party Starters: Tiki and DIY Highballs

  • Celebratory Libations: Pre-Batched Cocktails

James Beard honoree Lynnette Marrero has been at the forefront of the NYC craft cocktail movement. Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan) is the founder of Dandelyan, named the world’s best bar, and Lyan bar at Riggs D.C.

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Belle Glos Love Letter Set
Send your Valentine’s a love letter this year inspired by the elegance of the signature red wax seal and classic script on Belle Glos Wines. Winemaker Joe Wagner has designed a limited-edition Belle Glos stationery kit in collaboration with Dempsey & Carroll and in partnership with novelist, Nicholas Sparks. Belle Glos Love Letters came to life after a year of not being able to enjoy the things we love the most therefore, together, Belle Glos and Dempsey & Carroll are bringing back the long-lost art of love letter writing, encouraging everyone to write a letter dedicated to the people they cherish most.

The bespoke kits feature custom Belle Glos stationery, a custom pen, wax in the classic and easily recognizable Belle Glos red, and a custom wax stamper, all housed in the classic Dempsey & Carroll navy box and are available along with any three of your favorite Belle Glos Wines.

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Napa Valley Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Napa Valley Quilt is fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner’s tribute to the character of Napa Valley and its rolling patchwork of vineyards. Napa Valley Quilt exemplifies the classic cult-style wine structure achievable only in the Napa Valley, while the blending of fruit from a variety of vineyards allows the wines to have more complexity and a better style consistency from vintage to vintage. The complex and bold assemblage of dark currant, blackberry, marionberry, and toasted hazelnut balance with hints of cardamom and dry dark chocolate. Pair this wine with a fattier steak like ribeye or sirloin cooked medium-rare to soften the tannins, highlight its fruity flavors, and balance out the salty fat.

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Casillero del Diablo Carmenere

This medium-bodied wine showcases lovely fruit aromas and flavors of dark plums and black currant, dark chocolate with hints of spice, coffee, and toast from aging in French oak barrels. Deep purple in color, this soft textured, well-structured Carmenere culminates in a fruit focused finish and is the perfect under $15 bottle to sip and share. Named the #2 most powerful wine brand in the world four years in a row, and Wine Enthusiast’s 2020 New World Winery of the Year, Casillero del Diablo is at the forefront of the world’s attention with this South American gem, sparking a uniquely Chilean sense of adventure in every glass.

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The Celtic Cosmo -

A riff on the Classic Cosmo based around female founded and run brand J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey, perfect for  enjoying with friends or loved ones this Valentine's Day! 

Crafted exclusively for J.J. Corry by Joanna Carpenter.
1.5oz. J.J. Corry The Hanson Irish Whiskey
1/2 oz. lemon juice
1/2 oz. cider
1/2 oz. white cranberry juice
3/4 oz. Cointreau
Garnish with an apple slice. 

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The ASM Cosmo
Enoy a delicious Cosmo with a single malt twist this Valentines Day!

1.5 oz ASM Whiskey

.5 oz Orange Liqueur (dry curaçao, Cointreau, etc..)

.75 lemon juice

.75 ginger syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters

 Combine all ingredients in a shaker, shake, and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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Tequila Enemigo Añejo Cristalino 89

Get ready to shake up this Valentine’s Day, with the most celebrated Tequila, Tequila Enemigo. Tequila Enemigo is made from 100% of the finest Blue Weber Agave, nothing but the best for your sweetheart. Tequila Enemigo was envisioned and brought to life to challenge the standards of ultra-premium Tequila, and is crafted from the finest selection of ripe, lowland agave and distilled in the center of the town of Tequila. The Añejo Cristalino 89 is a tequila so pure it should be sipped, and what better way to do that than from the purest symbol of elegance and celebration: a flute.

Tommy’s 89 Margarita:
Recipe

2oz Tequila Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino

1.5oz Lime juice

1/2oz Honey / Agave Syrup 

Shake all ingredients over ice and serve.

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Skinny Mixes - Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini

Making Skinny Mixes "Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini" which uses only four ingredients, including the brand's zero calorie, zero sugar syrup, Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso included in Skinny Mixes Chocolate Syrup Trio , creates a lower calorie and lower sugared martini yet still just as delicious. The trio pack also includes Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Chocolate Caramel Truffle flavors which provides endless yummy chocolaty combinations that can all be guiltlessly indulged this Valentine's Day.

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At Owl’s Brew, they make their boozy beverages with only 100% real ingredients, 100% of the time. Fresh-brewed tea, fruit, and botanicals - no sneaky ingredients, ever. This, female founded, boozy tea is the perfect drink for your ultra sweet Valentines day picnic!

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Spa Girl Love Potion No. 9 Cocktail: 

This romantic cocktail is sweet and spicy, fanning the flame between you and your Valentine with every sip. Perfect for a Galentine’s Day dinner or as a sultry night cap.

4 oz. Spa Girl Cocktail Peach Vodka Cocktail

2 oz Cranberry Juice

½ oz Lemongrass Jalapeño Simple Syrup

Splash of club soda

1. Pour Spa Girl Peach, simple syrup, and cranberry juice into a shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds.

2. Strain and pour into your cocktail glass of choice.

3. Add a splash of club soda.

4. Garnish with fresh edible flowers, or pomegranate seeds. Cheers!

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The beautiful and luxurious Nobu Marbella Resort in Spain is sharing their most loveliest drink secrets. Be seduced by the Nobu style Valentine’s cocktail, ‘Mon Cherry’. Made with beautifully balanced and aromatic Roku gin, Japanese Shōchū, together with ginger, lychee and cherry syrup - one sip, and you’ll fall in love.

Ingredients:

  • Roku Gin

  • Ginger Liqueur

  • Ginger Syrup

  • Shochu

  • Lychee Juice

  • Cherry Almibar

Add all ingredients together and shake vigorously. Serve with a double strain and add a pansy flower or a Mini Rose flower as decoration in a Nick & Nora styled glass.

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OTR delivers bar grade cocktails without the hassle of playing mixologist. Simply pour over ice and enjoy with loved ones this Valentine’s Day. OTR portfolio includes: The Margarita, Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita, The Cosmopolitan, The Mai Tai, The Aviation, and The Manhattan. At OTR they bring the bar to you.

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Rosé All Day is a light-bodied, fruity and refreshing pink rosé Grenache sold in cans, bottles, and even a box, perfect for any Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day gathering. 

 The Grenache has an elegant aromatic nose of watermelon and strawberry and is crisp and fresh on the palate with a deliciously long, fruity finish. Pair with everything from fish, chicken, and sushi to salads and appetizers. For those looking for something a little bubblier, Rosé All Day recently introduced a Prosecco Rosé that is the perfect pink wine to cheers with. 

If you’re looking for a way to take your rosé to the next level this Valentine’s Day, try one of their favorite cocktails, the Raspberry Spritz, which uses the classic Rosé All Day Grenache. 

 Ingredients:

·       1 bottle Rosé All Day wine, chilled

·       24 oz Lemon Lime soda, chilled

·       Raspberries

·       1 Lemon, juiced 

·       Thyme, for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice, stir, and serve! 

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Reed’s Love Potion Mocktail

*Make it alcoholic with 

  • Splash of Ginger Vodka OR a smidge of Cinnamon Schnapps

Ingredients

  • Ingredients for Raspberry Simple Syrup:

    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar

    • 1 cup Water

    • 2 ½ cups fresh Raspberries (2 6-ounce cartons)

  • Ingredients for Love Potion #9:

    • Cherry Pop Rocks (6 packages per 4 glasses)

    • Red Hots (6-8 per glass)

    • Raspberry Simple Syrup (2 tablespoons per glass)

    • Reed’s Ginger Ale (8 ounces per glass), chilled

Instructions

  • Instructions for Raspberry Simple Syrup:

    • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high meat

    • Stir frequently to dissolve the sugar

    • Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer

    • Simmer 5 minutes; smash the raspberries with a mixing spoon or whisk while simmering to break them up

    • Remove from heat and allow to steep until cool (approximately 1 hour)

    • Strain through a fine mesh sieve and keep sealed in the refrigerator for use.

  • Instructions for rimming the glass with Pop Rocks

    • Pour the pop rocks into a shallow saucer or other small plate

    • Pour some of the raspberry simple syrup into a bowl large enough for the top of the glass to fit into

    • Turn a glass upside down and touch just the top of the glass opening to the simple syrup; enough to moisten the rim only

    • Place the glass opening down in the plate of pop rocks and rotate from side to side to coat with pop rocksNOTE: The pop rocks can gently be pushed toward the outside of the glass to aid in coating

    • Place the glass, still upside down, onto a clean surface and allow to sit for the pop rocks to dry onto the glass (approximately 10 minutes) NOTE: This aids in the adherence to the glass

  • Instructions for Love Potion Number 9:

    • Add 6-8 red hots in the bottom of each glass

    • Add the raspberry simple syrup and fill with ginger ale NOTE: do not fill up to the pop rocks or they will begin to explode

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Virgil’s Raspberry Cream Lovers Mocktail

*Make it alcoholic with 1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka

 Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Mix the sugar and water in a pot large enough to comfortably hold all of the ingredients

  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then stir until all of the sugar dissolves

  • Add the raspberries and continue to simmer until the berries break down (5 to 7 minutes)

  • Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature, then strain

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The Duo Gift Set includes 2 Original Whiskey Ball ice ball molds and 2 of our ultra-premium Wall Street rock glasses. Ready to gift, just attach a card and it's ready to go! The Original Whiskey Ball was the first spherical ice mold to hit the market in 2009, bringing the artesian science of round ice balls to households all over the world.

  • Unique features include water-fill line and no-leak seal ensure ice balls form perfectly round

  • Produces 2.5" ice ball- largest in its class

  • Flexible silicone tray releases ice ball effortlessly

  • Ice ball mold impresses "W" into the ice

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Copalli Rum is the gift that not only your partner will love, but so will the planet. And, because nothing says romance like a cocktail for two - we have doubled up their favorite recipe for Valentines Day -- the Pomegranate Daiquiri.

Ingredients

3 oz Copalli Barrel Rested Rum 

1 ½ oz Pama liqueur 

1 oz lime juice 

½ oz honey syrup 

4 oz soda water 

 Directions

Clap mint to release oils. Combine mint with Copalli Rum, Pama, lime juice and honey syrup. Mix and Muddle. Top with Soda water and strain into chilled coup glasses. Garnish each with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge. Makes 2!  

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Artet, is the first non-alcoholic, THC-infused aperitif, a simple, yet elegant cannabis cocktail alternative to make at home for Valentine's Day.

Hey Now 

Ingredients: 

*To make cornucopia syrup, add equal parts sugar and water to a pot with warming spices (clove, star anise, cinnamon, black pepper, etc). Stir to dissolve the sugar over medium heat. Once dissolved, add the simple syrup to an air-tight container and let it cool before using.

Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon wedge. Makes one drink.

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Wilderton, is the non-alcoholic spirit made to elevate your cocktail game, whether you drink or not, the botanical combinations add a range of flavors, from floral aromas to herbaceous, earthy notes.

Velvet Skies 
By Ashley Burson of South x Northwest

Ingredients:

2 oz Wilderton Earthen

¾ oz Beet + Roasted Chicory Syrup*

¾ oz Burnt Orange*

½ oz Lemon

½ oz Aquafaba
*Beet + Roasted Chicory Syrup:

  • Mix 500 ml of beet juice and 500 g cane sugar

  • Add 50 g of ground roasted chicory

  • Mix and place into large plastic bag

  • Sous vide at 170 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 mins

  • Strain

  • Let cool

Burnt Orange Juice:

  • Cut oranges in half

  • Burn over an open flame until charred

  • Let cool

  • Slice a wheel for garnish

  • Juice

  • Strain

  • Enjoy

Method: Add all ingredients to your tin, dry shake, add ice, wet shake then double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with burnt orange wheel on rim. Enjoy!

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7 Deadly: A romantic holiday at home: indulge in a sinfully dark night in with a wine and chocolate pairing! For this upcoming Valentine’s Day, 7 Deadly Zins and Ghirardelli Chocolate Company have partnered together to create three different wine and chocolate pairings. 

2019 7 Deadly Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Raspberry Radiance and Pomegranate Seeds
The rich notes of 7 Deadly Cab with blackberry, vanilla, and mocha pair beautifully with the bright raspberry fruit bits of Ghirardelli Raspberry Radiance. Then when you add in some pomegranate seeds, this is a delicious pairing that brings out the intense flavor of the dark chocolate.

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2018 7 Deadly Red Blend (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Sea Salt Soiree and Fuji Apple
The 7 Deadly Red features bold flavors of cherry, cranberry, and smokey black pepper. Pair this wine with Ghirardelli’s Sea Salt Soiree with its roasted almonds and delicate sea salt in fine dark chocolate. Add in a side of sliced Fuji apples to make this pairing a pleasure for your senses.

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2018 7 Deadly Zinfandel (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate and Cherries
Cap off your tasting night with the original varietal, 7 Deadly Zins, a true Old Vine Zinfandel that features full-bodied dark fruits, oak, and spicy notes. Go simple with Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark Chocolate that has 72 % cacao in this “Twilight Delight” bar. Complete the taste sensation with a side of robust and bright cherries.

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A lovely Valentine’s Day cocktail: green tea-infused Cran-Pear-Y Sparklers. It has a beautiful deep pink hue! This prosecco cocktail, infused with a green and white tea Cran-Pear-Y Symphony, it is slightly tart with notes of cranberry, pear, and pomegranate.

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Nothing says romance quite like an LBD paired with the Lady’s Velvet cocktail. Notes of honey and deep, spiced cognac are complemented with aromatic elderflower liqueur for a drink as velvety as your look.

D’USSE Lady’s Velvet

Ingredients

1 oz D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac

¾ oz BACARDÍ® Ocho Rum

¾ oz MARTINI & ROSSI® Rosso Vermouth

½ oz ST~GERMAIN® Elderflower Liqueur

1 Dash Angostura Bitters

 Method: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir cocktail with a bar spoon until chilled. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.

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Slip into something comfy and turn up the heat while you sip on the Aragua’s Romance. Warning…this drink might have you on the brink of sending that risky text to your crush by the end of the night, but sometimes we need that extra kick. This cocktail combines red wine, spiced pineapple syrup, vermouth, and the aged-dark rum Santa Teresa 1796 for a bold and seductive vibe.

Aragua’s Romance

Ingredients:

  • 1½oz Santa Teresa 1796

  • ½ oz Capelleti Apertivo

  • ¼ oz Spiced Pineapple Syrup

  • ½ oz Red wine

Directions: Add all ingredients into mixing glass, excluding red wine, add ice, stir for 20 seconds. Pour into rocks glass over large Ice cube, top with red wine floater and garnish with a rose petal.

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Now I don’t hardly know her, but I think I could love her—the Clover Club is a dreamy dram of egg white, simple syrup, and all-natural Bombay Bramble gin made with freshly harvested blackberries and raspberries. This pink drink will have you spinning around the room while Crimson & Clover plays softly in the background to compliment the sultry vibe.

Clover Club

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz Bombay Bramble

  • ¾ oz lemon juice

  • 1 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 Sugar to Water)

  • 1 egg white (about ½ oz)

  • Raspberries and Blackberries

Directions: Put some cubed ice into your cocktail shaker, pour Bombay Bramble, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white into the shaker, shake hard & strain into a chilled coupette or martini glass.

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For those daring to do things their own way reach for the Double Old Fashioned, made with Dewar’s 15, chocolate bitters, orgeat syrup, and notes of orange this cocktail puts a twist on a classic. Take it a notch up from your usual drugstore candy and indulge in a chocolate cocktail instead.

Double Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Dewar’s 15 Year Old

  • .25oz Orgeat Syrup/Simple Syrup

  • 2-3 Dashes Dewar’s Dungan and Dame Chocolate Bitters

  • Garnish: Lemon Twist/Orange Twist

Directions: Add all ingredients to rocks glass. Add cubed ice and stir until desired dilution is achieved.

Mozart Chocolate Liqueur offers a variety of choctails with a luscious creamy chocolate sensation and delicately melting indulgence. Full-bodied, creamy milk chocolate liqueur, handcrafted with only natural ingredients, gluten-free, and refined with Belgian chocolate. Handcrafted with love.

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Mezcal Amaras, an award winning agave spirit, elevates the margarita experience with their must-try core lineup of ancestral & artisanal mezcal offering.

WILD BERRY MARGARITA 

Mezcal Amarás Espadín Joven: Subtle citrus aroma of bergamot and a sweet touch of cherry blossom on the nose. A touch of sandalwood at the start, closing with a hint of sweet ripe mango on the palate. Finishes with a velvety and salted texture before a small cinnamon touch takes over.

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz of Mezcal Amarás Espadin Joven

2 oz of Wild Berry Tea

3 oz of fresh Lime Juice

DECORATION:

Blackberries and Raspberries

MIXING:
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice; shake and strain into a cocktail glass; garnish with blackberries and raspberries

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Espolòn Paloma 

Ingredients 

·         1 oz Espolòn Blanco  

·         .75 oz Ancho Reyes Verde Chili Liqueur  

·         1 oz fresh grapefruit juice  

·         .5 oz fresh lime juice  

·         .5 oz agave syrup  

·         3 dashes Habanero/Hellfire Bitters  

·         grapefruit soda water (Bubly, LaCroix, etc) 

Method 

· Prepare your Collins glass with a chili salt rim. Add ice to glass.  

· Combine all ingredients except soda in a tin, add ice and shake. Strain into a Collins glass and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a thin grapefruit slice and lime wheel. 

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Cranberry Strand 

Ingredients 

·         2 oz Montelobos Espadin  

·         1 oz Cranberry Syrup (combine 1 part unsweetened cranberry syrup with 1 part sine sugar by weight, stir and let combine) 

·         .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice 

Method 

· Combine all ingredients in a tin. Add ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice in a double rocks glass. Garnish with a cranberry on a pick. 

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 Cointreau Passion and Pepper Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Cointreau

  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime

  • 2 Fresh Passion Fruit

  • 1 Slice Thai Chili Pepper

  • 2 oz Soda Water

Directions:

  • Combine all ingredients apart from soda water and in a cocktail shaker

  • Add ice and shake until well-chilled

  • Fine strain into a chilled highball glass

  • Top off with soda water

  • Garnish with a passion fruit wedge

Photo via @mountgayrum

Mount Gay Rum Out of Office Cocktail 

Ingredients:  

 Directions:

  • Add all ingredients to shaker

  • Add ice and shake

  • Strain over ice in rocks glass

  • Garnish with grapefruit wheel

Photo via @thebotanistgin

The Botanist Strawberry Bianco Martini 

Ingredients:  

Directions:  

  • Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice

  • Stir to dilute and chill completely

  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

  • Garnish with a single fresh mint leaf

*To infuse The Botanist: 

  • Thinly slice 1.5 cups of fresh strawberries. Combine strawberries with one 750ml bottle of The Botanist into a sealable container. Allow to infuse for 24 hours before fine straining out strawberry particles.

Le Grand Love Triangle 

The limited-edition Valentine’s Day offering of curated Le Grand Verre (the quality, single serve, award-winning, ethically produced, family owned. and predominantly female-made artisanal wine collection of France), offers something for every palate this season. Single serve for the free spirits. An exploratory and diverse collection of red, white, and rosé wines for budding sweethearts. Quality wine sourced from boutique estates in Languedoc, the South of France, and Bordeaux for the sophisticated forever couples.


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Celebrate National White Wine Day With The Best Grapes

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Annabella Pardo

“Summer is too short to drink bad wine” Off The Mrkt.


August 4th is National White Wine Day and there’s no better way to celebrate than by treating yourself to a refreshing glass of white wine.

Summer time means beach travels, picnics, out door concerts, and pool parties. Wether we are spending our weekends in Montauk, Miami, or Italy, our essential travel companion is forever wine. There’s just something extra delicious about popping bottles beneath the sun. Stay extra cool this August with our featured list of refreshing wines. 

Intrinsic Sauvignon Blanc 

For your art lover friends, INTRINSIC is a vibrant Sauvignon Blanc from the Columbia Valley. This wine has fresh tropical fruit notes of passion fruit and grapefruit, with a bright floral aroma and flavor to finish.  This summer, INTRINSIC has expression top of mind and has partnered with Noah Baker i.e. TUKE, a Denver-based graffiti artist & pioneer in the epic rise of urban art since the early 90’s.

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AVETA Sauvignon Blanc 2019 

The AVETA Sauvignon Blanc is expressive with aromas of grapefruit, green papaya, and lemongrass with a hint of tangerine. The palate boasts a round, flavorful mouthfeel that leads to lively and long finish with a nice touch of acidity. Aging for 6 months in French oak barrels contributes a balanced palate with nuance. Consider the AVETA for a summer cookout to pair with ceviche tacos, crab cakes or grilled oysters with mignonette sauce.

Royal Princess Chardonnay

Cheers to a golden Summer with Royal Princess Chardonnay. Revealing notes of matchstick, orange blossoms, and wet slate the 2019 wine is crisp and cool with it's origins in the Sonoma Coast. 

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Casa Angelina Brut Rosé Champagne 

Summers are meant for an Italian luxury getaway. Order to your home an exclusive taste of the Amalfi Coast. Produced for the stunning Casa Angelina boutique hotel in the Amalfi Coast, by renowned French winemaker Pierre Mignon, it can be ordered and shipped from the hotel worldwide. Casa Angelina champagne is served upon arrival to all diners in their Un Piano Nel Cielo restaurant - their way of saying benvenuto!

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Chandon Garden Spritz

When life gives you oranges... make spritz. To celebrate Chandon’s first foray into a new category of luxury ready-to-drink sparkling aperitifs with the Garden Spritz, Chandon has brought the "First Sip of Summer" experiences across select cities - including New York, Atlanta, Miami, Las Vegas, and San Diego.  

With different Chandon Garden Spritz themed events you can enjoy aperitif hours with live acoustic music and games. Attendees will also have the chance to win a round trip for two people to Napa and a magical tasting and brunch at the Chandon winery by entering the sweepstakes online through the website. 

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Meiomi Rosé

Welcome your guests to your soirees with a delicious cheese platter and the perfect wine pairing. Delightfully dry vibrant acidity, Meiomi Rosé opens to delicate aromas of strawberry, rose petal, and citrus. The palate offers mouthwatering flavors of juicy strawberry, watermelon, hay, and grapefruit rind with a cool minerality on the finish. 

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Chandon Rosé

Brunches and bubbles go together like caviar on mini pancakes. This aromatic, dry Chandon Sparkling Rosé reveals a gorgeous shade of pink in the glass with aromas of fresh strawberry, watermelon and cherry that proceed through the palate and finish.

Nyetimber Rosé

Hailing from England, this bubbly rosé is perfect for feeling like you're picnicking in the British countryside - even from your couch. 

Nyetimber Multi Vintage Rosé is full of strawberry shortcake and brioche notes, made from the Champagne blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Coming from an estate with royal provenance (Nyetimber was owned by Henry VIII and is a rumoured favorite of the Queen), this bottle is sure to delight.

Kim Crawford Rosé

Frosé for Summer? Groundbreaking, indeed. A lively nose, brimming with bright berry and tropical fruit. Soft and luscious, this refreshing Kim Crawford Rosé is richly fruited with hints of watermelon and strawberry. Available in cans as well for your beach parties!

Luna Nuda Rosé

Dazzle your guests with your secret recipe offering a refreshing Rosé Sangria. The Luna Nuda 2019 Rosé is a beautiful expression of an Italian Rosé with a modern touch. While many Rosés in the central or southern Italian regions are dark in color, Luna Nuda leaves their wine on the skins for as little time as possible to have the brightest, most lively color in the glass.

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Mionetto Prosecco Rosé DOC
The new Prosecco Rosé is incredibly unique, using a new blend of Glera (the Prosecco grape) and Pinot Nero. The Glera offers lightness and elegance along with minerality and citrus flavors combined with the Pinot Nero body, which offers structure and flavors of cherries and strawberry- the perfect pairing for Central Park picnics. 

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It's Official #ReturnofRoséSeason

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Spring has finall sprung and it's officially the #ReturnofRoséSeason where we can now drink our favorite pink beverage! Our favorite pink drink that causes havoc in the Hamptons with a shortage and has it's very own Pinknic festival on Governors Island. The struggle to keep your composure as await sunnier skies, lighter clothing and outdoor dining is REAL. In addition to these small pleasures, rising temperatures mark our favorite time of year: Rosé Season. Below is a roundup of five reasons you should already be thinking (and drinking) rosé, including the first-ever rosé from Maison Louis Jadot. Wether your spending the season in bridgehampton or off to bushwick don't forget to bring your favorite rosé

Château Peyrassol (SRP: $29) - the blend is mostly Cinsault and Grenache, two thin-skinned grape varietals that grow well in a warm climate and that are ideal for  rosé production. The blend shows aromas of white fruits, citrus and white blossom with a delicate and silky smooth palate full of classic berry flavors, citrus, florals and bracing minerality. As a treat for the 2019 vintage, included in the blend for this year is Tibouren, a rare Provençal variety that creates wild, earthy and herbal rosés. It’s incredibly hard to find as little is grown, making this an extra treat. 

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery 2019 Rosé (SRP: $20.00; purchase here) – This Paso Robles style Rosé is dry and aromatic with muted strawberry, white cherry, red apple fruit on entry and melon with chamomile flower on the mid-palate. Serve this wine to guests with either cobb salad or roasted chicken seasoned with garlic, thyme and lemon.

Bonterra’s new 2019 Rosé - a Grenache-based blend that exudes aromas of ruby red grapefruit, red cherry and watermelon while flavors of pomegranate, red berries and a hint of peach meet the palate. If a glass of wine isn’t hitting the spot for your reader’s backyard, rooftop or open-window happy hours, I’d suggest going for the canned variety or turning the Bonterra Rosé into a refreshing twist on a Frosé.

Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2017 Rosé -. Produced in the traditional saignée method from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, this structured, dry rosé is bursting with red fruit flavors and aromas, like raspberry and red currant, and balanced with an intriguing minerality on the finish. It pairs beautifully with a great variety of summer foods.

M de Minuty 2017, bottled in the traditional curvy Provencal bottle, is a vibrant, dry rosé with balanced white peach and candied orange peel aromas and a smooth, round mouthfeel. Pale in color, it’s marked by a racy acidity and beautiful freshness.

Want to make sure your glass matches your drink. Grab a few of our favorite pink stemmed glassed by Riedel (SRP $100/glass, $540/set of six) Maintaining the series’ tell-tale slim profile and color-pop stem, the hue of the new Fatto a Mano Pink glasses is a soft rose, perfect for springtime, when it will be released, in comparison to the more primary colors of the original series launch.  Playful and demure, it’s as versatile as your readers’ tastes, perfect for rooftop gatherings or for bachelorette party gifts!

Meiomi Delicate & Dry 2016 - Light salmon in color with just a kiss of pink hue, Meiomi Rosé is delightfully dry with vibrant acidity. The wine opens to delicate aromas of watermelon, orange peel, and subtle hints of rose petal. The palate offers a lush mouthfeel with flavors of stone fruit and strawberry with a cool minerality on the finish.

Whispering Angel : The Rosé that causes a frenzy among those out East and around the country. Whispering Angel is a fan favorite of celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen, and even had it's very own gummy bear made by Sugarfina. A refreshing, refined, and with plenty of juicy, enticing, strawberry and berry fruit, this rosé should be in everyone’s cellars, without exception. Drinkable is an understatement and you’ll keep on coming back for seconds… We defy you to resist.

Louis Jadot Rosé: Hailing from Coteaux Bourguignons, a new appellation created in 2001 by the Institut National des Appellations Contrôlées, this Burgundian rosé is floral and fruity, offering a fantastic value from the most trusted name in French winemaking. Available beginning April 1st, this versatile wine has notes of fresh red currant and raspberry and pairs perfectly with salads, pasta or grilled fish.

Masi Agricola Rosa dei Masi : A serious name in Italian winemaking has produced a unique rosé, made with the Refosco grape; native to the Veneto region. The Rosa dei Masi represents a new take on the rosé wine category due to the producers specialty Appassimento technique—using 100 percent dried grapes in the production. The Supervenetian rosé has intense aromas of just ripened fruit on the nose and a well-balanced and refreshing acidity. Serve with light pasta, shellfish and seafood.

Alta Vista Rosé : This Argentine rosé of Malbec is striking, due to its deep and intense color. It’s made with two different maceration techniques of Malbec grapes and a low-temperature vinification that enhances the freshness of the fruit. The two wines are then blended in equal proportions before clarification and stabilization. The South American rosé will show fruity aromas of ripe cherries and floral notes of red roses. Pair with bright, fresh salads or with light pasta dishes.

Maison Saleya Rosé : Named for the flower market in the French city of Nice, Saleya Rosé is the essence of summer in a bottle.  This quintessential Provence-style wine is a dry and elegant rosé, featuring floral aromas with bright citrus, white peach and red berry flavors.

Caposaldo Rosé : A fantastic value for any day of the week, this dry rosé is made with 100 percent Corvina grapes that are sourced from estate owned and estate controlled vineyards only. It has bright strawberry and raspberry notes on the nose that carry into the vibrant and refreshing palate.

2016 Noble Vines 515 Vine Select Rosé Draft: Grown in windy valleys along California’s sunny Central Coast, Noble Vines 515 Rosé is a traditional composition of Grenache layered with Syrah and other aromatic varieties.  Widely used in Provence, France, Grenache offers flavors of cherries and blueberries, with spicy notes, and extra body and richness.  Noble Vines 515 Vine Select Rosé is made in a dry traditional style, showcasing a bright bouquet of raspberry, watermelon and Meyer lemon.  Medium bodied, with a rich mid-palate, this snappy wine has a lively start with flavors of grapefruit and strawberry, then cherry, culminating in a fresh creamy finish.

 

Unique Wines & Spirits To Get This Holiday Season

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The holidays are the perfect excuse to break out that top bottle of whiskey or rare stout. And giving one as a gift never fails. Here, we picked the whiskey, beer, tequila, and more we'd want to give to others over the holidays that we'll try not to just keep for our own home bar.

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National Rosé Day is finally here and this is what you need to drink

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You know we love a good rosé, and today may be our favorite holiday with National Rosé Day. As the second Saturday of June approaches, it is officially National Rosé Day and we want to make sure you're prepared. These wines will pair with a summer salad, fish plate or even a hotdog. Rosé is your one friend that no one will be upset is there

From our favorite real estate brokers, new rosé to the iconic Whispering Angel and Chandon’s Limited Edition American Summer bottle - these rosés will cover be ones to grab for our favorite holiday. If your unsure where to go, we've compiled the best deals in the city.

High Kick Rosé -a light, fresh and elegant rosé with notes of strawberries, citrus and herbs. Serve cold with elegant dishes of seafood or Salad Niçoise with grilled tuna or enjoy on its own with good friends.

Barrymore by Carmel Road Rosé of Pinot Noir 2016 - On the palate, the wine is delicate with floral and light citrus aromas. Flavors of fresh red fruits, along with notes of peach and apricot intertwine with bright, mouthwatering acidity, leading to a crisp and vibrant finish. The easy drinking rosé pairs great with burgers, sushi and spicy dishes.

Chateau d’Esclans Rosé - prestigious estate and winery from Provence, France producing some of the world’s leading rosé wines. The portfolio includes four premium rosés with an array of depth and flavor. In 2016, Château d’Esclans celebrated its 10th anniversary last year under the leadership of Sacha Lichine, who has elevated these wines to the respected, prestigious level he envisioned for Provence rosé, helping to initiate a massive rosé export boom.

Chandon American Summer Rosé - Grab your #ChandonSquad and celebrate National Rosé Day with Chandon’s 2017 Limited Edition American Summer. This festive bubbly bottle’s pink and red stripes mimic ocean waves to celebrate the summer season. Perfect for chic sipping, the rosé is filled with aromas of ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, and fresh red cherry fruit interwoven with flavors of apple, pear and stone fruit. On the palate, the wine is creamy and seductive, with defined structure from the addition of still Pinot Noir at triage.

“Chandon Rosé, our refreshingly fruity wine is dry, and has the best balance between complexity and fruitiness, making it a great pair for a variety of light foods perfect for summer including seafood - especially grilled salmon and shellfish.”
— -Pauline Lhote, winemaker for Chandon

La Vigne du Roy Costieres de Nimes Rosé - – “Rhone, France A full-bodied, cherry colored Rosé from Costieres de Nimes in the Rhone Valley. Rich, balanced and fresh with notes of white flowers, cherries and spice”  (Exclusive to Stew’s Wines.)

Henriette Côtes de Provence Rosé – “Tastes like a bowl of crushed summer berries. This Provence style rosé is dry, crisp and refreshing”

 Wolffer Rosé – “Lush with aromas of peach, orange, citrus and lychee.  A gorgeous wine with oysters!”

“Rosé is my go-to wine in the summer! It’s great on its own and it’s also a food-friendly wine. These are some of my favorites from France and the USA. They all over-deliver on quality for the price!”
— Blake Leonard, Wine Brand Manager at Stew Leonard’s Wines

Where to go?

Pergola (36 West 28th Street) will offer half-price Rosé bottle specials from June 5th-June 10th in honor of National Rose Day.  Offerings include Whispering Angel, 2016 Provence for $28, Montrose, 2016 Provence for $24, Chateau De Pourcieux0, 2016 Provence for $20 and Rodney Strong, 2016 Russian River for $24.

Mel’s Burger Bar on Upper East Side (1450 Second Avenue) will add Rosé to their bottomless brunch offering weekly, beginning on National Rosé Day for $40. The price includes a choice of entree and all you can drink Rosé for up to three hours.

SideBAR (118 E. 15th Street) in Union Square will serve up $5 Rosé by the glass all day for National Rosé Day

Bagatelle (1 Little W 12th Street) is serving Rosé in the biggest way possible for National Rosé Day. Since Bagatelle does everything bigger, it’s time to go big or go home with Magnum bottles starting at $130 with Côtes de Provence, Château Real Martin “Perle de Rosé”, or for a night to remember a magnum bottle of Louis Roederer, “Cristal” Rosé for a price of $3,400.

Kellari (19 West 44th Street) is debuting a new Rosé All Day menu on National Rosé Day with a selection of Rosé’s from around the world. Options include Domaine Costa Lazaridi, Mas de Gourgonnier, Moraitis Estate Rosé and seven others available by the bottle, carafe and glass. Prices range from a bottle of Fritch at $40, to a bottle Chateau Sainte Marguerite Rosé Symphony at $65. Carafe’s prices range from $28 - $32 and glasses range from $12-$15. For the day, Kellari will offer 20% their entire Rosé menu.