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Monday, February 25, 2013

Ink and Vine - 3rd Annual Santa Clarita WineFest


3rd Annual Santa Clarita WineFest
February 23rd, 2013




Attention all winos! It's about that time for the 3rd Annual Santa Clarita WineFest. This Saturday, March 2nd, enjoy great wine, spirits, brews, cigars, food and music at the Bridgeport Marketplace in Santa Clarita. This Saturday will be a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy over 300 wines and spirits while mingling and tasting bites from local restaurants and food trucks.

Single tickets go for $55 each and couple tickets for $100, but since we LOVE all of you so much, go online now to purchase tickets and enter promo code LOVE to get $80.00 couple tickets! Yes, if you 2 of you attend, Lovehappyhour.com friends will recieve $20 off the original price - we thought you'd like that. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for children's cancer. The event goes from 2pm - 6p. See you there!



Bridgeport Marketplace
24045 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia, CA 91354

Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PST)

*Receive couple tickets (oringinally $100) for $80.00 when you mention the promo code: LOVE.










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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Makin' It With Maren - Valentine's Day: "My Valentine" Cocktail


Makin' It With Maren
Valentine's Day Cocktail: "My Valentine"
by Maren Swanson
February 12th, 2013

Learn how to make this delicious mini martini treat for your Valentine!


Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I have created a special treat for you! Whether you are single, in love for the first time, in a serious relationship or married, the "My Valentine" cocktail is the perfect love elixir to get you in the mood for V Day. I wanted to make you something that is delicious, beautiful and sexy. I chose to make this drink in a mini martini glass so you get just the right amount of tangy and sweet in one drink.





This drink isn't overly complicated. You'll just need Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka, Hard Luck Candy "Red Fish" Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lemon, Ice, Pixy Stick and Red Sugar (optional). If you really want to make an impression on your Valentine, add a rose petal garnish on top.


Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka

Hard Luck Candy "Red Fish" Vodka



Pineapple Juice

Pixy Stix & Red Sugar



To make this drink, follow the steps below. I promise that this drink will be a huge hit anyone this Valentine's Day!



"My Valentine" Cocktail:
2 oz Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka
1/2 oz Hard Luck Candy "Red Fish" Vodka
1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
Squeeze of 1 Lemon Wedge
Ice


Garnishes:
Rim: Pixy Stix
Rim: Red Sugar
Rose Petals




Layer ingredients in a glass or martini shaker (not garnishes). Add ice and shake well 3 to 4 times. Re-distribute mixed ingredients to a mini martini glass or tumbler with ice. Top with garnishes. Serve. Enjoy!


Rim of glass:
1. Pour out 6 packets of red Pixy Stix and red sugar on a small plate.
2. Take your lemon wedge and run it along the rim of the mini martini or glass and then gently twist the rim or the lemon-lined glass into the plate of pixy stix and red sugar to create a flavorful and festive rim for your glass.


My Valentine Cocktail by Maren Swanson


In my opinion, this Valentine's Day cocktail tastes like a strawberry cupcake - my favorite!

Happy Valentine's Day!


Cheers,


Maren