Cococotini Recipe - Lulu B. Chocolate Martini

Remember I mentioned that the Lulu B. Chocolate Martini was fabulous plain?  Cause it is.  But I thought it might be even more amazing if I mixed it into some drinks.  Especially a drink with coffee.  :)

The very first thing that crossed my mind was coconut because it goes great with chocolate.  Then I needed something to thicken it hence the heavy cream, an added chocolate boost and some coffee to round it out.  I ended up with a yummy balanced chocolate, coconut, coffee martini.  With a little shredded coconut on top.

Cococotini Recipe

1 ounce Lulu B. Chocolate Martini
1/2 ounce heavy cream
1/2 ounce cream of coconut
1/2 ounce fresh brewed coffee
1-2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
5-6 ice cubes

Combine all in cocktail shaker.  Shake, strain and serve.  Easy peasy!

Susie Savors: The cococotini is rich with three of my favorites: chocolate, coconut and coffee.  A trifecta that mixes into a mouthful of cream and sweet.  The cream of coconut adds sweetness while the coffee cuts down on the sweet just enough.  The cream adds thickness to the mix.  The chocolate sings out the mellow tang.  A perfect mix for fall.

*This is a sponsored post.  I was sent this product for review.  All opinions are my own.*

Plumarita Recipe - Lulu B. Fabulous Cocktails Margarita

If you've been following my blog, you probably saw my review of Lulu B. Fabulous Cocktails.  Well, this is my very first recipe.  :)

I wanted something fruity but natural to add to the margarita flavor.  I decided to try a shaken margarita with plums.  I haven't come across many plum drinks and thought it would make an awesome cocktail.  I wasn't wrong.

There is a little prep work for this recipe as you've got to cook the plums with some sugar and water before you're able to use them in the drink.  It's definitely worth the work though.  The plumarita is sweet, tart and definitely compliments the Lulu B. Margarita.   Totally forgot to mention that I absolutely love the color!  It's absolutely gorgeous, hence all the really big photos.  :)

Another thing I should mention is that while I'm a former master barista, I've never worked with alcohol before.  So this a totally new area for me and I'd love some feedback on my recipes.

Plumarita Recipe

1 ripe black plum, pitted and roughly chopped skin left on

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1/4-1/3 cup water

Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.  Simmer till fruit has softened and released its juices, 5-10 minutes.  Allow to cool slightly.  Run cooked mixture through a food mill or strain through a fine sieve pressing with the back of a spoon.

Drink Instructions:

In a cocktail shaker combine 1 1/2 tablespoons pureed plum mixture, 1 ounce Lulu B. Margarita, 3 ounces pineapple juice and 5-6 ice cubes.  Shake to combine.  Strain into glass and serve.

Susie Savors: By far one of the best margaritas I've had. Plus knowing we used fresh fruit with this low calorie alcohol and I'm guilt free.  Not to forget that it pares down the strength of the Lulu B. Margarita so it had a smooth finish.  The color is fabulous.  It captures the changing colors of summer into fall.  A dark lush plum color to please your eyes as well as your mouth. Overall, a success that we hope to repeat in further recipes.

*This is a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.*

Lulu B. Fabulous Cocktails Review

Anyone who actually knows me, knows that I'm an extreme light weight when it comes to anything alcoholic.  While I get tipsy quite easily I never get hungover.  It's genetic.  :)  I'm quite lucky in that regard.  I also love a tasty drink.

So I was thrilled to get to review and do some recipe development for Lulu B. Fabulous Cocktails.  If you're not familiar with them, Lulu B. Fabulous Cocktails are ready to drink, guiltless cocktails.  They're reduced calorie versions of popular mixed drinks.  There are four Fabulous Cocktail flavors Chocolate Martini, Margarita, Cran Cosmo and Mojito.  I received the chocolate martini and the margarita.

The chocolate martini is absolutely fabulous.  It's amazing just as it is and only 48 calories per serving!!   I'm definitely going to find a way to work it into some drink recipes.  I'm thinking coconut, coffee and caramel for sure.

The margarita is a little strong on the tequila taste for me.  Drinking it straight isn't really an option.  I'm thinking mixing it with fruit will definitely make it into a favorite.  The margarita is only 38 calories per serving!!

Both have such unique tastes and it's still hard for me to believe that they're so low in calorie.  The low calories makes Lulu B. Cocktails an easy choice for a yummy indulgence.  :)

I forgot to mention that you can find where to buy them here.

Susie Savors: Right off, I could tell what these flavors lack in calories they make up for in taste.  Strong, bold flavors with a kick of alcohol. It won't be difficult to pair the tang of lime or the sultry chocolate to create some mixed drinks.

*This is a sponsored post.  I was sent this product for review.  All opinions are my own.*