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The Ultimate Cosmopolitan Cocktail and a Vintage Valentine Table

February 12, 2019  Cocktails | Recipes | Uncategorized | Valentine

I set a colorful Valentine table and invited some girlfriends over for a festive Galentine dinner. See how I mixed some of my favorite vintage finds with new for a bold, fun and unexpected backdrop to a fun friends celebration. I’m also sharing my ultimate Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe that you can prepare a batch of in advance!

Valentine Table - love the mix of vintage and new pieces and the blue and pink color combo kellyelko.com #valentinesday #valentinesdecor #tulips #tablescape #valentinestable #vintagedecor #valentinesdaydinner

The less cooking I have to do the better and I believe that people are happy to get together and what is served is secondary.

My menu consisted of a quart of red pepper bisque soup (served in these cute little tea cups) and a salad from my favorite local cafe, crisp crackers for dunking and homemade chocolate covered strawberries for dessert.

Vintage Valentine table - love the vintage drinking glasses and cute pastel plates and teacups kellyelko.com #valentine #valentinesday #valentinesdecor #valentinestable #valentinesdinner

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Remember the “Love Is” couple? I always loved reading that comic strip and these glasses were a major thrift store score! This colorful set of Love Is glasses is super cute too.

When I was a kid, my grandmother mailed my mother this gift of polka dot plates. My mom was surprised because they didn’t look like something my grandmother would choose so when she came to visit and my mother thanked her for the plates, my grandmother was as surprised as my mom. The store had shipped the wrong ones! She kept them anyway and I’m glad she did.

Vintage pitchers make the prettiest vases and I love the combo of turquoise, pink and green. A wrapping paper runner adds fun color and pattern and I love that I can just roll it up and toss it when the party is over.

Love this colorful pink and aqua Valentines table! kellyelko.com #valentines #valentinesdinner #valentinestable #valentinesdecor #tulips #tablescape #partydecor

Of course no Valentine gathering would be complete without a festive pink drink so I mixed up a batch of Cosmos. I love that I can make a big batch before everyone arrives.

Note: the key is the fresh lime juice! This is my favorite handheld juicer to ensure you get every last drop out (perfect for lemons and limes).

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The Ultimate Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Yield: 4

The Ultimate Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1/2 cup Triple Sec
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice (I used Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail)
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)

Instructions

  1. Mix all four ingredients together in a pitcher and store in the refrigerator.
  2. Right before serving, pour into a cocktail shaker with ice then shake for around 30 seconds and strain into glasses.
  3. Double or triple the recipe for a crowd!
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I wish every one of you could have a seat at my table.

Cheers!

The Ultimate Cosmopolitan Cocktail! kellyelko.com #cocktails #cocktailrecipes #cheers #cosmopolitan #recipes #valentinesday #partyrecipes #cocktailparty #partycocktails

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  1. Kathy

    February 12, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Beautiful table setting, enjoy your friends.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      February 13, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you Kathy – and happy Galentine’s Day to you!

      Reply
  2. Lisa K.

    February 16, 2019 at 9:07 am

    Ths is beautiful Kelly! I have always loved your wrapping paper table cloth idea. You amaze me with your creativity! 💕

    Reply

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  1. My Favorite Must Haves for HomeBodies - Kelly Elko says:
    March 24, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    […] Get my Cosmo recipe here. […]

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  2. Simple Valentine Ideas - Kelly Elko says:
    January 18, 2022 at 12:06 pm

    […] signature cocktail is always a good idea when you have people over and everyone loves this Cosmo recipe! I like mixing up a big batch instead of individual drinks so I can drink more and work […]

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