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Perhaps you have seen the elegant French perfume bottle snuggled in among the premium liqueurs recently.  It is filled with an effervescent soft pink liquid and labeled NUVO “L’Esprit de Paris’.  Yes, now you know the one I mean.  This is the same stunning bottle that scarcely makes it to the back bar before ladies fawn over it having to have a cocktail with “IT” in it without an inkling as to what “IT” even is.  This is “THE” liqueur upscale cocktail lounges pour straight out of the bottle into a champagne glass over ice and call it a cocktail.  The real beauty for the bar is minimal labor at an optimal price per cocktail.  And that is before anyone knows what NUVO even is. 

So what is this sheer pink liqueur?  NUVO Sparkling Liqueur Drink Recipes

NUVO is anything but fluff.  There is real taste in this unique bottle.  NUVO is a blend of premium triple distilled French vodka infused with French sparkling wine (predominately made of chardonnay with a hint of pinot noir) and natural fruit nectar, thus creating; NUVO French Sparkling Liqueur.  The feel is light and airy, not as carbonated as soda or bubbly as champagne, but just enough to twinkle on the taste buds.  Possibly lilting and fresh is more accurate.  Raspberry is the primary fruit flavor that flows through with likely hints of strawberry and peach.  It is not as robust as the raspberry flavor of Chambord, nor is this the intent of NUVO.  However, this is an excellent alternative for Chambord lovers who desire a festive, sensual feel.

Speaking of festive, NUVO’s cocktails take celebration to a new level.  The champagne flute is no longer saved for Dom Perignon or the Sunday brunch Bellini.  While NUVO’s cocktails are not over the top innovative, they are delightfully fun for any party atmosphere. 

Effortless:  NUVO over ice in a champagne flute; breezy, uncomplicated and chic.

Trendy:  NUVO Sparkling Cosmo; a little bit of thrill in your chilled martini glass.

Sophisticated:  NUVO Black Code; an updated twist on the classic French 75

Sure, marketers know exactly who they are selling to with NUVO: women and those who are in a celebratory mood looking to stand out with something new, eye catching and cutting edge.   NUVO found its niche and rapped lightly at the door with a bit of the bubbly in hand.  This is a fun little liqueur created to complement the playful spirit within us all. 

NUVO Sparkling Cosmo

First pour 1 ounce Ultra Premium Vodka over ice in a martini glass.

Then add 2 ounces cold NUVO on top.

Garnish with a lime twist.

Do not shake.

NUVO Black Code created by Fabulous

First Pour 1 ounce Cognac in a rocks glass on ice

Then add 2 ounces cold NUVO on top.

Garnish with a lime twist.

Do not shake.

NUVO Over the Top –created by The Intoxicologist

Build over ice in a large martini glass:

1 ounce Raspberry Vodka

1/2 ounce Chambord

1/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

2 ounces Chilled NUVO to top

Lemon Twist or Raspberry Garnish

Place three fresh raspberries on top

Top off with 2 ounces Chilled NUVO and a long lemon twist

Of course Do Not Shake this cocktail!

NUVO retails for approximately $19.99 for 375ml. 

www.sparklingnuvo.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NUVO Sparkling Liqueur fascinates straight from the bottle to cocktail glass or champagne flute, but this pink spirits sparks really bubbly interest when cocktail creation begins.  Find exciting NUVO Sparkling Liqueur recipes in the New Height of Celebration post and a variety of holiday inspired cocktails for spring to New Year’s Eve in NUVO Cocktails Sparkle for Spring.  Though it doesn’t happen often, sometimes Sparkling NUVO goes flat in the bottle after a night of partying.  Never fear, Cocktails That Bring the Twinkle Back brings back the NUVO sparkle and shine for your enjoyment.  More NUVO Sparkling Liqueur Information and Creative NUVO Cocktails may be found by following the links.

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