Our friends at Cocktail Caravan are sharing the recipe for a delicious pink cocktail, the Primrose Proper – perfect for Valentine’s Day! “Smooth and subtle floral notes with bright citrus liveliness make this beauty perfect for sharing with your sweetie.” Cheers!
xo, Calluna
Primrose Proper
Smooth and subtle floral notes with bright citrus liveliness make this beauty perfect for sharing with your sweetie.
.5oz Hibiscus tea
.5oz Rose hip tea
.25oz Simple syrup
.25oz Fresh lemon
.5oz Fresh lime
.5oz Leopold Brothers Orange Liqueur
1.5oz Suerte Blanco Tequila
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice, shake until exterior of the shaker is frosted. Strain into chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel. Optional: Kiss the side of the glass with a tiny bit of pink Himalayan sea salt for an extra kick.
Rose Hip and hibiscus Teas:
Bring one cup of water to boil, add two tablespoons dried flower (available at most grocery stores) and reduce to simmer for five minutes. The longer it simmers and the more flower added will result in stronger tea, if desired. Allow to cool before mixing in a cocktail.
Simple Syrup:
Bring one cup of water to a boil, remove from heat and add one cup of sugar. Stir until dissolved. Allow to cool before mixing in a cocktail.
About Cocktail Caravan
Cocktail Caravan is an exclusive beverage catering service with a passion for vibrant cocktails, beautiful bars, and engaging staff. Our vintage mobile bar, Lolita, is on the road year-round serving cocktails at private events, weddings, parties, and dinners. Learn more at CocktailCaravan.com.
Feature image courtesy of Cocktail Caravan
We are in the business of love, so of course, Valentine’s Day has a special place in our hearts! Whether you are celebrating with your boyfriend, girlfriend, hubby, wife, friends or just treating yourself, we think Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate! Don’t have plans? We’ve got you covered!
Xo, Calluna
VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS: BOULDER + DENVER
Valentine’s Day Menu at The Kitchen Bistro
“We are a relaxed American Bistro dedicated to serving delicious, real food sourced from American farmers… Share the love! Our culinary team has whipped up the recipe for love this Valentine’s Day with some decadent features!” Check it out.
Denver Art Museum’s Heart for Art 2019
“Once again the Denver Art Museum is ready for Valentine’s Day! Join us and other museums across the country to spread the love with Hearts for Art. From February 11–February 15, you’re invited to show your love for a favorite work of art by placing a paper heart on the floor in front of your artwork crush.” Learn more.
San Valentino: A Valentine’s Day Dinner at Frasca Food and Wine
“Frasca pays homage this weekend to San Valentino, Rome’s patron saint of courtly love and the inspiration for Valentine’s Day with a luxurious four-course menu in a perfectly romantic setting.” Find out more.
Valentine’s Weekend at Comedy Works Denver
Join Chris Distefano and Nick Guerra to celebrate Valentine’s Day all weekend long! Check out the Comedy Works calendar for more information and to book your spot!
Valentine’s Day 4-Course Dinner at Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
“Nothing is more romantic than the Teahouse in the evening where you’ll be indulged with delicious dishes prepared by our creative chefs.” Book your spot.
Valentine’s Day Macarons Class at Sur la Table
“Great cooking is about more than recipes—it’s about techniques. In our classes you’ll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.” Learn how to make: Classic French Macaron – Champagne Buttercream with Raspberry Dust – Dark Chocolate Ganache with Strawberry Jam. Reserve your seat.
Treat Yourself at Alchemy Face Bar
This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself and your sweetheart or bestie to some skin love at Alchemy! Check out their Facials and other services!
Valentine’s Day 4 Course Dinner at D Bar Denver
“Grab your sweetie for a 4 Course Prix Fixe Dinner complete with Dessert Buffet!” For details, visit the D Bar events page.
Valentine’s Day at The Bindery
The Bindery in LoHi, Denver is offering a Prix Fixe Valentine’s Dinner at 6pm and 8:30pm. For make your reservation, visit The Bindery website.
Vendor Love (feature image)
Photography | Mountain and Mood
Venue | C Lazy U Ranch
With Valentines Day just around the corner, it’s time to start prepping for your day. What better way to celebrate the day of love than with cocktails?! A spin on a Martha Stewart recipe, we’ve put together this easy and yummy cocktail to help cheers to your special someone. Spending the day with your friends? It’s also a great cocktail for a Gal-entines celebration!
Step 1: Fill glass with ice and add your vodka of choice.
Step 2: Add pomegranate juice until about 3/4 full.
Step 3: Next up, the bubbles! Top the cocktail with a sparkling wine of your choice.
Step 4: Add a splash of Grand Marnier and stir.
Step 5: CELEBRATE! Raise your glass and cheers to you and yours! A quick, easy, and delicious Valentines Day cocktail to help celebrate your day!
Ingredients:
Vodka
Pomegranate Juice
Sparkling Wine
Grand Marnier
One of our favorite farm to table restaurants is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a pre-fixed menu for $75 with optional $35 drink pairings. Our mouth is watering just looking at the menu that this talented group has put together in order to make your night just that much more special! Be sure to call today and reserve a spot!
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Our favorite ladies are offering a Valentine’s special of full face makeup or organic facial for your Valentine! What could be better than showing up with a fresh face and professionally done make up for your night on the town?
Tip: Mention #CallunaLove to receive 10% off if booked before the 14th
A classic bouquet of red roses is notoriously known as the traditional gift for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day… but why not go the nontraditional route and deliver so much more?
And the best part you ask? It will more likely than not, lend your Valentine’s wallet a relief as well (so hint, hint, nudge, nudge – send this his way). Or if you are feeling very generous on this Valentine’s Day send your favorite arrangement below to your BFF. Everyone is always in need of some love on this Hallmark holiday!
We hit the field to discuss this floral heavy holiday with some of our favorite local florists and get their spin on the perfect alternative assortment. The result? A perfectly crafted, “there’s an arrangement for everyone” guide for Cupid’s favorite celebration. Happy love day, dear readers!
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Bare Root Flora summed up our thoughts perfectly:
“As much as we adore roses, we LOVE when people think beyond the traditional red rose arrangement for Valentine’s Day! There are so many gorgeous alternatives to the traditional dozen roses and as designers; we love to play with all the beautiful early spring blooms in season in February!”
“This arrangement features anemone, ranunculus, parrot tulips, and, yes, even a few spray roses for tradition’s sake”
| Design by Bare Root Flora, photo by Ali Brannan |
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The Perfect Petal is showcasing their newest arrangement, the Tampa, designed by Senior Designer Tara Huston for this Valentine’s Day treat!
“This is a perfect gift for a sweetheart on Valentine’s Day for those who are comfortable thinking outside of the box. Ranunculus comes in such incredible but subtle variations of color so I wanted to include this romantic bloom as the foundation for this design. Sexy, bold, and brilliant.”
| Design by The Perfect Petal, Photo + Cover Photo by Rebecca Caridad of Manzanita |
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Fiori Flowers is also keeping up with the ranunculus trend with their enchanting alternative assortment.
“We love to think beyond the traditional roses and although we have many favorites, peonies and ranunculus really take the cake. In this picture we have featured the coral charm peony, which may just be the hottest flower around these days. We love roses keeping in tradition, but in a non-traditional way!”
| Design by Fiori Flowers |
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Plum Sage Flowers thinks outside the box but making sure all the flowers chosen for their alternative arrangement are in season, which can sometimes be limiting in the middle of February.
“We prefer to suggest other magnificent blooms in romantic and happy colors other than red! Roses are often overpriced due to the demand and are not always healthy. This arrangement consist of hydrangeas, tulips, Juliet garden roses, rice flower, dusty miller, and pink and white cymbidium orchids. All the blooms in this arrangement are available this week!”
| Design by Plum Sage Flowers |
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Brighter Day Floral Design brings a very sophisticated twist to the alternative assortment.
“At Brighter Day Floral design we strive for three things: Unique and elegant designs + extra-long-lasting flowers + vases you want to keep. This floral design captures all three. The elegant calla lilies last a remarkable 8-10 days making this design dramatic and memorable. The best part… it can be easily purchased on our website for an irresistible price. What lucky lady {and her man} wouldn’t fall in love with that?”
| Design by Brighter Day Floral Design |
Whether you are flying solo, enjoying the company of friends and family or spending the night with your beau do something a little different this year. Check out our 10 alternative ways to spend Valentine’s Day!
1. Play in the Snow – there sure is lots of it!
2. Game Night – cards against humanity is too much fun!
3. Dinner Party – cook up some tasty aphrodisiacs!
4. Go Bowling – nothing cuter than bowling shoes!
5. Tasting Tour – beer, wine, and spirits – toast to love!
6. Pamper Yourself – massages and facials – go to your happy place!
7. Check out the Arts – hit up a local gallery!
8. Go to a Show – dance the night away!
9. Movie Night – throw back to all the best romantic comedies!
10. Treat Yourself – something sparkly would be lovely or just eat lots of chocolate!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
photo courtesy of the Perfect Petal Denver
