The Martini set is a perfect combination of two traditional materials, pewter and cork, and the effect is so exquisite and powerful I would like to have such a set in my own house.

The sheer simplicity works and attracts attention as a magnet. The design is clean, classic and very beautiful. Permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

You will need:

• 250ml (1 cup) cranberry juice
• 2 tbs Cointreau liqueur
• 2 tbs fresh lime juice
• 6 sugar cubes
• 1 x 750ml btl chilled pink Champagne

How to cook:

1. Take cranberry juice and boil over high heat. Cook for 10 minutes and set aside for 30 minutes to cool.

2. Combine the cranberry juice, Cointreau and lime juice in a small jug. Combine all the ingredients and … drink!

• Cave Bar, Jordan, Petra

The cave bar is a 2000 year old Nabataean tomb, that was turned into into a classy pub. Jordan is beautiful on its own but this pub is a perfect place to visit and drink something. It is the nest place one can stay in after a long day in Petra. here you are welcome to get all kinds of cold beverages, tons of cocktails and even a sheesha. There is an outside seating area as well. The place offers live Bedouin music and also serves local style food. Prices are rather high, but the experience is fantastic.

• Floyd’s Pelican Bar, Jamaica

The following bar looks like ruins and not a bar at all – however, believe it or not it is one of the finest bars in Jamaica. It is situated a mile from shore. Once you are there be sure to have a fish dish freshly prepared by Floyd himself. The bar is an amazing place, you can combine delicious food with water activities.

• Cova d’en Xoroi, Spain

The Cova d’en Xoroi (commonly referred to as ‘The Caves’) is a mind-blowing bar/restaurant and a must see for those who visit Minorca. The bar is situated on the side of a very steep cliff overlooking the white beach and cove of Cala ‘n Porter. The bar is located in a huge historic grotto.

• Climax

You will need:

½ oz White crème de Cacao
½ oz Amaretto
½ oz Triple sec
½ oz Banana liqueur
1 oz Cream

How to do:

Put some ice in a mixing glass, add your ingredients and shake thoroughly. Decorate with a cherry.

• Cupid’s Cosmo

You will need:

1 ½ shots vodka
1 shot Grand Marnier
2 shots cranberry juice
½ shot freshly squeezed lime juice

How to do:

Shake all of the ingredients, add some ice and serve.

• Hot Sex

You will need:

1 oz Coffee Liqueur
1 oz Orange Liqueur

How to do:

Take the whole ingredients and pour them into a large. Microwave for 10-15 seconds. Drink!

Happy St. Valentine’s Day!

The following set is a limited edition and it is made of high quality glass in order to show prestige and tradition to honor the Villanueva-Barragan family, owners of Licores Veracruz.

This cool pistol is the symbol of the family’s courage, respect and pride.

It’s really great that a couple of great soapstone workers from Perkinsville, Vermont have created Whiskey Stones – they are fantastic ice cubes alternative.

These small ice-imitators are made to put a slight chill in your Whiskey without spoiling its taste – these stones don’t dilute. Hope, you’ll like your whiskey!

P.S. Simply wash these alternative after usage.

You will need:

• 4 mint leaves
• 1 lime 
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
• 2 ounces white rum
• 2 ounces club soda
• 1 sprig of mint 
• ice

How to cook:

Put the mint leaves into a glass and carefully squeeze the lime juice over them. Add sugar and mix everything together. Add ice. Afterwards stir in the rum and add the club soda.

Bon appetite!

You will need:

8 fluid ounces carbonated water

3/4 fluid ounce passion fruit flavored syrup

3/4 fluid ounce watermelon flavored syrup

cream

How to cook:

Make ice beforehand and fill a tall glass with a couple of ice cubes. Then add carbonated water, afterwards pour in watermelon and passion fruit flavored syrups, put cream on top. Stir and drink.

The cocktail tastes delicious and looks really festive!

• 1 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 banana
• 1 1/4 cup frozen berries (forest berries are preferable) 
• 1/2  cup low-fat tofu, or yogurt
• 1 tablespoon sugar

You have to combine all the ingredients: orange juice, banana, berries, tofu and sugar in a blender. Pour the mixture in a glass or cup and serve.