Sweet Tart Martini… Perfect for Your Sweetheart

Love is the greatest refreshment in life ~ Pablo Picasso

I’m certainly not going to argue with Picasso. There are few things more invigorating than being in love. You know, that blissful state of extreme happiness that’s difficult to describe, but anyone who has fallen in love has experienced it.

I may be going out on a limb, but I don’t think Picasso would mind, if I added an additional line to his famous quote, “Life’s second greatest refreshment is a martini”. After all, this is the man whose dying words were, “Drink to me, drink to my health, you know I can’t drink any more.”

If you currently find yourself in that euphoric state of falling in love, I hope you don’t mind if I live vicariously through you this Valentine’s Day.

The flavors in this Sweet Tart Martini are perfect for those in love (or those who love a sweet martini). I have a secret addiction that only my BFF knows about… conversation hearts. I start eating them as soon as they hit the stores shelves. Prince Charming, if you’re reading… take note. I am very particular about my hearts. They cannot be the chalky kind. Really, do people like those? No, my secret vice are the Sweet Tart hearts. I created this cocktail with the same sweet~tart ratio in mind.

X Rated Fusion was the perfect choice for this martini. When I discovered this liqueur, it was definitely love at first site. The frosty bottle and the pink hue of this liqueur first caught my attention, but it was the taste that I fell in love with. It’s made with French vodka, that is infused with blood-oranges, mangoes, and passion fruits to create a smooth, sweet taste. Triple Sec, an orange liqueur, goes well with the infusion. An ounce of cranberry juice, a squeeze of lime, and a splash of pineapple juice creates a drink that is truly reminiscient of those sweet tarts.

Cheers to finding time to refresh this week and to celebrating life with the ones you love!

Sweet Tart Martini

1.5 oz. X-Rated fusion