During Valentine’s Day season most people focus on Champagne. That’s totally understandable because it’s one sexy wine. I want to encourage you to try something other than sparkling wine. How about adding Cognac into your libation rotation? It’s that time of year, February, also known as the month of love. Though at Cupid’s Pulse we bring the love year-round.
Cognac is produced in a very charming city of the same name in France. French is the language of lovers so think of it as the spirit of “love in a bottle”.
For so long people have thought of Cognac as an older man’s drink, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. The spirit has a vibrant history of being the libation of choice by kings, queens, and aristocrats. Now, most people think of rappers when they see Cognac. It’s true than many famous singers/rappers love Cognac. However, it’s also enjoyed by men and women around the world, especially in Japan and the US. Besides being known for luxury, it’s rather seductive. It’s easy to find it as an ingredient in cocktails at fancy hotel bars and even dive bars have gotten into serving classy Cognac drinks. People have caught on to how delightful and versatile Cognac can be.
Ready to get it in? Here are some celebrity-inspired suggestions:
Branson Cognac
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is always up to something. If he isn’t posting leaks for his hit show, Power, he is trolling someone online. What you may not know about him is that he released a Cognac last year called Branson. If you go with the VSOP. it’s meant to be used in a cocktail. If you really want to turn it up, get the XO. It’s always a smooth move. When you get a whiff of citrus, tobacco, and honey, it starts the game of seduction.
50’s s love life has been bumpy throughout the years. He may not be the person look to for love advice; however, Branson would be the perfect selection to use in a hot drink to have a cozy night with your partner.
Café Amore Cocktail
1 ounce Branson Cognac
1 ounce amaretto
6 ounces coffee
Whipped Cream ( garnish)
Pour Cognac and amaretto into an Irish coffee glass. Fill with hot black coffee. Top with whipped cream.
When Conjure first came out it was a little rough around the edges. The spirit by Ludacris has stepped up its game. The tag line is “Conjure the Possibilities”. Sounds fun, but you may want to proceed with caution since some have called Cognac, “baby-making juice.” Or as Ludacris would put it, makes you a” lady in the streets, but a freak in the bed”
The aromas in this juice are cocoa, cedar, and hazelnut. Below is the recipe by Conjure for a sweet tea that would be perfect to pair with a romantic home-cooked dinner. It will get your senses going among other things.
Conjure Sweet Tea
4-5 mint sprigs
1 1/2 oz. Conjure
3/4 oz. freshly pressed lemon juice
1 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. iced tea
Fill glass with ingredients. Shake and strain over fresh ice cubes. Garnish with a spring of mint.
For more Love & Libations date night ideas and celebrity couple predictions from Yolanda Shoshana, click here.
Valentine’s Day calls to mind pictures of ornate flower arrangements, expensive gifts, and costly dinners all in an attempt to show your loved one how much you care. What if this Valentine’s Day, instead of splurging on the latest tech gadgets, you planned a date that truly encompasses what the holiday is all about – romance AND quality time?
Think outside of the chocolate box this year, and give the gift of adventure by planning an unforgettable road trip.
As soon as January 1st hit, the Valentine’s Day decorations, chocolates, and teddy bears are out. Now that February is only a few weeks away, it’s time to prep. February is known as the month of love. Besides Valentine’s Day on the 14th, there are 27 other days to show love to your partner, friends, and, of course, yourself.
That being said, here are three libations to help you show love next month:
It may seem like Valentine’s Day is far enough away, but it’ll be here quicker than you expect! It’s never too early to start planning your date night outfit. After all, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to get dressed up, look great, AND feel amazing. There are plenty of celebrities we can look to for some outfit inspo – so if you’re looking for some style advice, look no further! Cupid’s got you covered.
If you’re a fan of celebrity style, you’ll love these Valentine’s Day outfit ideas!
We all want to look our best for our Valentine’s Day date night, but we don’t want to risk our outfit looking similar to the girl sitting two tables over. To make yourself standout in incredible celebrity style, don’t forget about accessories! Bring the V-Day glam to your outfit with small pops of red and edgy bags!
These five accessories will make you a standout for Valentine’s Day!
Those of us who are currently in a relationship want to have the most romantic date night with our loved one for Valentine’s Day. From year to year, V-Day is on the weekend 43% of the time, leaving a whopping 57% chance that the romantic date night you were planning falls on a weekday night, killing the mood. So you may not be able to go out or have a romantic getaway, but these mid-week staycation date ideas are sure to keep the romance alive for your Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Try these vacation destinations in your hometown for a romantic Valentine’s Day staycation!
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we have the perfect celebrity beauty trends to make you look glamorous for your V-Day date night. Aside from the classic red lip, which is a no-fail look for Valentine’s Day, these beauty tips are inspired by celebrities to help make you feel like an A-lister.
Try these beauty tips for a romantic look on Valentine’s Day date night!
With Valentine’s Day upon us, we can’t help but worry about how our kids are feeling at school. Cyber bullying, daily stress, and the pressure of Valentine’s love can be too much for teens to handle. While it may be easier to encourage them to stay home and avoid V-Day celebrations, you can’t always tell your teen “no”. Cupid has parenting advice to help you and your teen survive another stressful holiday.
Help your teen rock Valentine’s Day with these parenting tips!
In latest celebrity news, it looks like Justin Bieber needed some company on Valentine’s Day. According to UsMagazine.com, the 22-year old singer/songwriter posted a pair of videos on Instagram admitting that he did not have someone special to share the day with claiming, “All I ever wanted was a Valentine. Now I don’t even have a Valentine.” This recently blue-Bieber’s Valentine’s Day confession comes after the news that his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, 24, is now dating The Weeknd, 26. This new celebrity couple had Bieber’s emotions running wild during an Instagram Live Video as he confessed to fans that his favorite song at the moment was “Starboy by The Weeknd.” This was followed by a burst of laughter just so all of his Beliebers knew he was joking; he and Gomez were dating on and off again from 2011 to 2014.
This celebrity news has a lot of Beliebers running to the rescue. What are some ways to put yourself out there when you are single?
In recent celebrity couple news, Bindi Irwin shared some romance in the form of a Valentine’s Day photo with her boyfriend Chandler Powell. According to UsMagazine.com, “The 18-year-old Aussie took to Instagram to share an image of her snuggling up to her longtime beau, 20, with a beautiful backdrop of mountains and lakes in her home country.” The photo was captioned, “Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love and happiness. (And an excuse to give endless amounts of hugs!),” she wrote. “This picture captures my forever Valentine @chandlerpowell, in gorgeous #Australia.” These two couldn’t seem more in love and happy to be together this Valentine’s Day!
This celebrity couple got into the Valentine’s Day spirit! What are some ways to celebrate your love on a daily basis instead of just VDay?
Cupid strikes! Now that it is officially February, we are in the month of love. That means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Bring on all of the chocolate and champagne! While we make plans with our significant others, families and friends, celebrity couples are doing the same. There’s no better way to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit, than by watching your favorite celebrity relationship and love stories on screen. In preparation for Valentine’s Day, fall in love with these films!
In this dating advice, Cupid has compiled six movies to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day:
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and deciding what to get the people closest to you can be difficult. Whether it is your significant other, your friend, family member or coworker, finding something they will really appreciate, but that won’t break the bank isn’t out of reach. You may be sick of giving the same gifts for Valentine’s Day year after year — the flowers, chocolates, teddy bears and jewelry can seem repetitive and unoriginal. This year, you may be celebrating the holiday the night before, on Valentine’s Day or over the weekend, which can make it challenging to decide on a gift that works for everyone’s timing and plans. Well, look no further! We have the perfect gift to accommodate everyone’s schedules and that can make anyone feel special this Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, but that doesn’t mean you have to be in an intimate relationship to embrace and celebrate. Relationships and love are great, but don’t be upset if you haven’t found the love of your life yet and find yourself single on this V-Day. Look forward to the fact that this means that your Prince Charming is on the way, and think about the future romantic relationship you will have. Many celebrity couples and celebrities who are dating around (nothing serious) are celebrating in a variety of ways, so look to them for dating advice on your situation. Being single isn’t a bad thing! In reality, Valentine’s Day is just like any other time of the year, so you shouldn’t be feeling down. Instead, channel your energy into giving love and light to the people in your life who you truly care about. All of your family and friends in your life are your true Valentines!
Relationship Advice: Cupid has the 5 benefits to being single on Valentine’s Day:
In 1653, a Mughal emperor shared with the world a token of his tragic yet enduring love for his favorite wife Muntaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. Today, the emperor and his wife have all but blended into the annals of ancient history, but the symbol of his love remains as the gleaming white marble 42-acre structure known as the Taj Mahal. While most public expressions of affection don’t end up being a timeless wonder, many of today’s celebrities make their mark in different and extravagant ways. As a relationship expert, I wanted to give you some unique ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here’s some relationship advice on how to say “I love you” to the special person in your life, like these celebrity couples.
New celebrity couple alert! Okay, maybe not, but Rebel Wilson is going after Justin Bieber in latest celebrity news. When the two recently met at the opening of Jennifer Lopez’s Las Vegas show, the “Boyfriend” singer promised to hang with the Aussie funny lady. But it never happened. According to E.Online.com, “Perhaps the sparks will fly now with Wilson’s very special Valentine’s Day video message for the Biebs.”
“Happy Valentine’s Day, Justin,” Wilson says in the video, shot at last night’s How to Be Single premiere in New York City. “I’ll be thinking about you. Not in like a weird way or anything. Just like in a fun way.”
If diamonds were a meter of love, West’s love for the reality TV star is off the charts. The rapper bought his wife a 73,000 dollar Panthere De Cartier cuff embellished with diamonds and emeralds. Photo: Flynet UK/FameFlynet Pictures
Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney are engaged. Photo: Spartano/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Maggie Manfredi
Let’s see that ring! According to UsMagazine.com, Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney are officially celebrating their celebrity engagement, and you don’t have to look far for the proof. Lady Gaga is sporting a Lorraine Schwartz, heart-shaped diamond ring. The celebrity couple shared a picture of the gorgeous ring on Instagram, and Gaga captioned it,”He gave me his heart on Valentine’s Day, and I said YES!” This celebrity couple met during Gaga’s music video “You & I” in 2011.
For her celebrity engagement, Lady Gaga received a gigantic heart-shaped diamond ring. What are some ways to find out what type of ring your love prefers prior to a proposal?
Now that Valentine’s Day weekend is over, we’re all wondering what our favorite married celebrity couples have been up to. According to UsMagazine.com, famous couples Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden double dated with Nicole Richie and Joel Madden on cupid’s day. The foursome went out to dinner around 9 p.m. and stayed at the restaurant for three hours, just laughing and bonding.
What are some benefits to double dating like famous couples Cameron & Benji and Nicole & Joel?
Now that the beautiful romance of Valentine’s Day has passed, you may think it’s time to return to ordinary life. Even though it’s technically no longer the season of relationships and love, that doesn’t mean your love ends! For the rest of the year, spread your love continuously, especially in your relationship. Not sure how to do that?
Cupid has some relationship advice for how to keep the spark in your relationship all year long!
Date at a fancy restaurant. Photo: luckybusiness / Bigstock.com
By April Davis
With Valentine’s around the corner, you may feel a lot of pressure to find the person who’s right for you. Relationships and love are something that few people put much effort and energy into finding.
Many think that if you just sit back, then it will just happen when it happens. The problem is that it won’t happen while you’re sitting on the couch. Here’s some dating advice you can use to meet your Valentine.
Antonio Sabato Jr. on his relationship & love life in exclusive celebrity interview. Famous celebrity couple's Valentine's Day plans. Photo courtesy of Triple 7 PR.
Do you ever wonder what married celebrity couples do for Valentine’s Day, especially if they’re apart due to work obligations? Well, we got the inside scoop from one of our favorite stars! In an exclusive celebrity interview, Antonio Sabato Jr. shares that his relationship and love life is better than ever and discusses what he’ll do for his wife this weekend. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more from Antonio!
While “Virginia is for Lovers,” Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating your lover. However, relationships and love are overrated. Don’t stress out if you are among the more than half of the single population in the U.S. that will be celebrating this romantic holiday solo, because you are not alone. According to a report on Bloomberg.com, you are one of the 124.6 million single Americans that will not be contributing to the $13.19 billion annual spend on roses, candy, candlelit dinners and stuffed cupids. Take this dating advice, and put love on hold, if not only for the amount of money you can save!
The average consumer spends $116.21 on Valentine’s Day, so pocket the cash and follow these sexy, single and ready to mingle tips that could potentially leave you with Cupid’s arrow piercing your heart or a bunch of mental memories of another night on the town where you have the time of your life and can still keep searching for that relationship and love.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Photo: GG/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Brittany Stubbs and Molly Jacob
While flowers and chocolates are nice, in Hollywood, Valentine’s Day is usually done a little different. Although there are many ways to show your love, check out how some of our favorite celebrity couples are doing it! Celebrity love is definitely in the air this season, and there’s no better way to show it than with extravagant gestures. If you need some romance inspiration, check out the five famous couples below:
