I am excited for the Oscars. I make it a point every year to watch them live. This year, I might invite some people over and have some drinks. And this Dark Love recipe is just so tempting. And, what do you know? I already have Blue Curacao on hand. 😉
Dark Love is a champagne cocktail that embodies the volatile love affair between a 50’s fashion couturier and a young waitress. Parfait Amour [or Perfect Love] is a French violet liqueur which, when combined with Blue Curacao, takes on a blackish tone. The blend of a the eau de vie [water of life], Parfait amour and champagne creates a sweet rich libation that is impossible to resist… submit to this Dark Love.
Dark Love Recipe [Variation On Perfect Love From Cocktail Chameleon]
1 oz. Parfait Amour [violet liqueur]
1/2 oz. eau de vie Poire [pear brandy]
1/2 oz. blue curacao
5 oz. Champagne, chilledGarnish: orchid flower
Glassware: 8 oz. Chateau Baccarat Flute
Fill the shaker with ice, then add the Parfait Amour, brandy and liqueur, shaking until well chilled.
*This recipe was created by television personality and entertaining expert Mark Addison, author of Cocktail Chameleon.
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