A Valentine's Day Delight of Mocktails, Cocktails, and Dinner. Oh My!

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to share some love and enjoy a delightful meal made with devotion for yourself, your friends, or a dear sweetheart. Our Melody Living Colorado Springs Independent Living team took the guesswork out of the festivities and put together some fun recipes for you to try! Here are two drink recipes and a simple, delicious dinner idea that you can whip up in 30 minutes or less. Cheers to a night of love and laughter whether you call Melody Living home or not - bon appétit!

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Strawberry Sparkle Mocktail

• 1 cup sparkling water
• ½ cup strawberry puree
• A splash of fresh lemon juice
• Garnish: Fresh strawberries and mint

Instructions: Combine the sparkling water, strawberry puree, and lemon juice in a glass. Stir gently, add ice, and garnish with fresh strawberries and mint.
Sweetheart Sangria Cocktail

• 1 cup red wine
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Sliced apples, oranges, and berries

Instructions: In a glass, mix red wine, orange juice, and honey. Add a handful of sliced fruit and serve over ice.

Simple Valentine's Day Dinner: Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

• 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, spinach, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese 

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes).
3. Toss the shrimp with the cooked pasta, garnish with parsley and parmesan, and serve immediately.

Enjoy a lovely Valentine’s Day evening, creating memories and savoring the joy of simple, good food with those you love! Looking to explore what a Life in Harmony™ is like at Melody Living? Look no further and join us for one of our fabulous activities by giving us a call at (719) 900-1540 or send us a message here. 

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