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Santa Clara Cooking: Feb. 12-18 - Chambord French martini for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate with someone you love; and Chambord Liqueur is a most romantic beverage with which to begin your delicious home-cooked Valentine’s Day dinner. Think outside the box, and prep a Chambord French Martini to sip while the meal is simmering.

Chambord French Martini

  • 3 oz Chambord Flavored Vodka
  • 1 oz Chambord Liqueur
  • 4 oz Pineapple Juice
  1. Shake ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into two martini glasses.
  3. Garnish with black raspberries.

You can buy Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur at Draeger’s Market in Los Altos.

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Extras:  For wine ideas, shop the BevMo 5-cent wine sale. Also with dinner we like to serve a tossed salad made with butter and red lettuces and a simple viniagrette dressing.

Can’t wait?  Click on our Valentine’s Day meal suggestions below, just following this recipe article.

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