Imagine a velvety soft summer evening on a deck overlooking one of New York’s Finger Lakes, or, an expanse of lush lawn somewhere in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Or, it could be anywhere that care has been taken to set a fine table.
After finishing their Cocktail Puccini, named for composer Giacomo Puccini, containing tangerine, mandarine Napoleon liqueur and extra dry prosecco, opera lovers revel in the beautiful evening while they finish munching on a Melba toast hors d’oeuvres topped with a cream cheese, sour cream, cucumber, and chives spread.
