Hostess Jo at Home

Valentine's Night Cocktail

This cocktail caught my eye for its bright red coloring and this cool glass.  Then as I was reading that it is like a Sangria with cherries and gin I was in love for sure.  This drink would be great for anytime of year but would look lovely on Valentine's night whether for two or a group.  Enjoy!

Cherry Gin-gria

 

Ingredients

• Ice cubes
• 2 ounces cherry syrup(recommended: Giammona)
• 2 ounces gin
• 5 to 6 ounces club soda
• 1 ounce red wine
• Maraschino cherries
• Fresh or frozen raspberries

Directions

Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in the cherry syrup and the gin; stir to mix together. Lighten the drink with a generous splash of soda. Float a layer of red wine on top by pouring it over the back of a wide, flat spoon. (Don't worry if it doesn't float; it tastes great either way.) Drop a few maraschino cherries and raspberries into the glass. Drink.

(photo and recipe from foodnetwork.com)

Cute Idea

Here is an easy Valentine's Day craft idea from AllYou.com:

 

Make a Valentine's Day canister

Tell someone you care with a sweet Valentine's Day treat.

1. Pick up small metal paint cans and plastic canisters of various sizes (available at craft and organization stores). Using two tablespoons, shape a few balls of store bought or home made chocolate chip cookie dough into different sizes (measure the opening of the containers to get a rough idea of what size cookie you'll need).

2. Bake according to recipe and let cool. Once cookies have cooled, try placing in canisters to find which size works best -- you'll want them to fit snugly inside without being forced.

3. Once you've determined which size cookie fits, use it as a guide to measure out remaining dough. Bake cookies, and allow to cool completely before stacking.

4. To decorate tins, cut festive pink, red and white wrapping or craft paper nto heart shapes of various sizes and adhere to tins with glue or double-sided tape. Decorate tin tops with more heart-shaped paper or gift tags.

I'm IN LOVE With This Dessert

I like any dessert layered in a bowl and especially one with brownies and Cool Whip!  Major plus-its EASY to make!  This would make a great Valentine's Day dessert.

Chocolate Passion

 

3 cups cold milk

2 pkg.  (4-serving size each) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP French Vanilla Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

1   baked 9-inch square brownie layer, cooled, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5-1/2 cups)

1 pt. (2 cups) raspberries

BEAT milk and dry pudding mixes in large bowl with wire whisk 2 min. or until blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping.

PLACE half of the brownies in 2-qt. serving bowl; top with layers of half each of the pudding mixture, remaining whipped topping and raspberries. Repeat all layers.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour. Store leftovers in refrigerator

(photos and recipes from kraftfoods.com)

Valentine's Day Centerpiece Ideas

Here are two very pretty candy and tulip arrangements that would make great centerpieces for Valentine's Day or gifts for the occasion.

Red Tulips and Red Hots

 

Pastel Flowers and Conversation Hearts

 

Find out how to create these arrangements here.

(photos from marthastewart.com)