{"id":7816,"date":"2017-02-03T19:24:58","date_gmt":"2017-02-04T03:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7816"},"modified":"2017-02-03T11:28:02","modified_gmt":"2017-02-03T19:28:02","slug":"cocktail-corner-in-the-mood-for-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7816","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: In the Mood for Love"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A special Valentines Day Cocktail from Finch & Fork, courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A Spirited Toast to All Things Alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Love is in the air this month, with\u00a0Valentine\u2019s Day <\/a>cocktail specials from some of our favorite mixologists. Want to get in the mood for Valentine’s Day? \u00a0Try Inconceivable! from Joe Dohany<\/a> of Finch & Fork<\/a>\u00a0(31 W. Carrillo St. in the Canary Hotel).<\/p>\n

“A beautiful and balanced cocktail with tequila, strawberry shrub, zucca, mezcal and soda water. It will be\u00a0served in a coupe with a dehydrated strawberry on top just for Valentine\u2019s Day.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kiss Me Stupid Champagne Cocktail courtesy S.Y. Kitchen.<\/p><\/div>\n

Also on tap this holiday season is a special “San Valentino Dinner” for romance at SY Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0(1110 Faraday St. in Santa Ynez), \u00a0as well as\u00a0mixologist Alberto Battaglini<\/a>\u2019s \u201cKiss Me Stupid\u201d Champagne Cocktail, “<\/span>a seductive\u00a0<\/span>champagne cocktail\u00a0of\u00a0vacuum-infused strawberry juice with mint, aperol and gin, topped with champagne<\/span>.”
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Another favorite sipping spot, Santa Barbara Wine Collective<\/a>\u00a0(131 Anacapa St.) has some special tastings available for the holiday, available Feb. 10-14:<\/p>\n

For bubble enthusiasts, Fess Parker\u2019s \u2018Fesstivity<\/a>\u2019 Sparkling Wine Flight features a Blanc de Blancs, a Brut Cuvee and a Blanc de Noirs.<\/p>\n

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Santa Barbara Wine Collective, courtesy photo<\/p><\/div>\n

For those that love Pinot Noir, a Pinot Noir Flight includes Ca\u2019 Del Grevino Estate Pinot Noir, Fess Parker \u2018Pommard\u2019 Pinot Noir, Babcock \u2018Slice of Heaven\u2019 Pinot Noir and The Hilt \u2018Vanguard\u2019 Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Red is for love\u2019 Flight is perfect for red wine fans, with Fess Parker \u2018Rodney\u2019s\u2019 Syrah, Babcock Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, Ca\u2019 Del Grevino Dolcetto, Notary Public Cabernet Sauvignon and The Paring \u2018Red\u201d Bordeaux Blend.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, February 12 only, the “Little Sweet One” Tasting Flight, including Ca\u2019 Del Grevino Estate wines (Riesling, Pinot<\/p>\n

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Raspberry Beret, courtesy Les Marchands.<\/p><\/div>\n

Noir, Grenache, Dolcetto & Syrah) is\u00a0paired with chocolates from Heart & Sugar Confections.<\/p>\n

The sommelier team at Les Marchands<\/a>\u00a0(131 Anacapa St.)\u00a0is also in the mood for St. Valentine to strike, with\u00a0an original cocktail known for its aphrodisiac-like qualities\u2014The\u00a0<\/span>Raspberry Beret\u2014with Plymouth Gin, Cr\u00e8me De Framboise, Lemon Juice & Rose Water.<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

“This cocktail\u2019s\u00a0scented flavors of rose petal, spice and tart raspberry make this a classy and flirty drink for the cocktail enthusiast.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Sounds good to me. Cheers!<\/p>\n

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When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of <\/i>Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes<\/i>\u00a0magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\u00a0Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons<\/em><\/a> on February 3, 2017.<\/div>\n

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