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Magazine BLU is sexy, smart, social and sophisticated.  It is the choice of professional, upwardly mobile, confident, intelligent and philanthropic individuals who enjoy their work, social and personal status. 

BLU readers do not routinely want celebrity gossip, objectification of either gender, blatantly offensive story lines or tips for following here-today, gone-tomorrow trends.

Magazine BLU readers do seek diversion from everyday stressors, through discovery of emerging artists, the best vacations, things to do and cuisine to enjoy. They want advice regarding timely and quality additions to their already established personal wardrobe and home interior, key pieces of sophistication earmarked to become timeless classics. 

Magazine BLU presents cutting-edge features and editorials about known and unknown individuals who have made their mark on society, or who are on the cusp of making a difference in our world. Celebrities are featured, not simply because of celebrity, but because they have something to say that we think you might want to hear. 

Magazine BLU does not seek to "matchmake" or promote marriage, nor do we discourage transition from singledom to a personal partnership. 

BLU simply brings forward the news, information, diversion and tools you want for the ultimate enjoyment of your own personal ride! 

That is what is different about Magazine BLU

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Spring Splendids
Vodka Recipes for Sipping 

It is Spring! Have the fever, yet? We do, and GREY GOOSE® Master Mixologist Nick Mautone, author of Raising the Bar, incorporates the season's freshest ingredients in quick and simple recipes to boost the mood of your afternoon soiree or backyard celebration. 

Red Fedora

1-1/4 parts GREY GOOSE® La Poire vodka
1/2 part creme de noyaux
1-1/2 parts coconut water
1 part pineapple juice
3/4 parts lime juice
1/2 parts simple syrup
Lavender flower for garnish

Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Grate nutmeg over top and garnish with lavender flower.

 

Baron of Bordeaux

1-1/2 parts GREY GOOSE® Original vodka
1/2  parts Lillet Blanc®
1/4 parts lustau dry amontillado sherry
2 dashes Fee Brothers® Orange Bitters
2 dashes Reagan's® Orange Bitters
2 orange twists for garnish

Place the sherry in a martini cocktail glass and rub with one orange twist to season glass. Discard twist and excess sherry. In a cocktail pitcher filled with ice add GREY GOOSE® Original, Lillet and bitters; stir vigorously. Strain into seasoned martini cocktail glass and garnish with orange peel.

 

Black Orchid

1-1/4 parts GREY GOOSE® L'Orange flavored vodka
3/4 parts creme de violette
3/4 parts lemon juice
1/2 part simple syrup
1 dash peach bitters or orange bitters
1 edible orchid or violet flower for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add all ingredients. Shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into martini cocktail glass and garnish with flower.

 

Marasca Tarte

1-1/4 parts GREY GOOSE® La Poire
3/4 parts maraschino liqueur
1 part lime juice
1/2 parts simple syrup
Lime wedge for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all ingredients. Shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into large wine glass and garnish with lime.

 

 

Arabesque

1 part GREY GOOSE® Le Citron vodka
1/2 parts St. Germain® Elderflower Cordial
1/2 parts Cointreau®
1/2 parts lemon juice
1/2 parts orange juice
1/2 parts lime juice
1/2 parts grenadine
Dash of Angostura® Bitters
Lavender flowers for garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all ingredients. Shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Grate nutmeg over top and garnish with lavender flowers.

 

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