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On Wednesday, Velveeta released their own unique spin on a dirty martini the "Veltini" made with Velveeta-infused vodka. And a steakhouse chain agreed enough to put it on their menu at $15 a pop. Our bartender presented the martini shaken with ice and strained into a martini glass.
Activate your account. The "Veltini" is made with Velveeta cheese sauce-infused vodka and garnished with shell pasta. Would you drink this?
Kraft Heinz said that the kits will be sold for $50 a piece and will include two martini glasses, a gold cocktail shaker, two VELVEETA coasters, a jar of olives, cocktail picks, a box of VELVEETA Jumbo Shells & Cheese, VELVEETA cheese sauce, a VELVEETA brick, and a VELVEETA Veltini recipe card. Both the spirit and the fat need to be at room temperature, or warm enough to be in liquid form. You can get it during golden hour, from 5 pm until 8 pm.
Velveeta is also selling a limited number of kits online for $50 so you can make it at home. The brand teamed up with the BLT Restaurant Group, which operates steakhouses around the world, to bring the cheesy martini to life. It can be butter, milk, olive oil, fat rendered from a meat (like duck or bacon fat), or in this case Velveeta cheese sauce. Is it irreverent, outrageous, and borderline insane? The locations offering the drink include BLT Steak New York, BLT Steak Washington D.C., BLT Steak Charlotte, BLT Prime New York, and The Florentine in Chicago.
But I guess Ill tell you anyway. But its latest may be the most bizarre to date. On Wednesday, the Kraft Heinz Company announced that VELVEETA is bringing its unique cheesy taste to a cocktail called the VELVEETA Veltini. Contact the Creativity Editors. I also once spent a morning mixing iced coffee and beer to find the perfect balance between the two.
If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Visit the bar during the "Golden Hour" between 5 and 8 p.m. and order yourself a Veltini. According to a server, some diners were able to score the drink at earlier hours, if they asked nicely.
The Velveeta Veltini is available to order in person at select BLT restaurants in the U.S. for $15, and is also available as a kit sold online for $50. If you aren't in the vicinity of a location that's serving the Veltini, Goldbelly is also carrying a Velveeta Veltini Kit that includes everything you need to make your own cheesy cocktails at home minus the alcohol. It's unclear how long the drink will be available, so if you're curious you'll want to act quickly.
You can get this drink at select BLT Steak Houses for $15 during golden hour (5 p.m. 8 p.m.) for a limited time only while supplies last. Just not enough to try it myself. They said they are more than happy to send [me] samples do I dare? WCNC anchor Meilin Tompkins asked Twitter. If you love all things mac and cheese, are skeptical but open to the possibility of a cheesy cocktail, or even if you're just feeling morbidly curious you too can get your hands on a Veltini.
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The cocktail is served in a martini glass and highlights the brands latest creative platform La Dolce Velveeta, which focuses on living confidently and unapologetically. Knowing that the Veltini isn't straying too far from an established cocktail favorite was comforting enough to keep us curious. A martini may not be everyones cup of tea, but at least the drink shines as a crisp sip for the right elegant occasion.
Select locations of the steakhouse chain will offer the martini for $15 during "golden hour" from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can find the Veltini at BLT Steak New York, BLT Steak Washington DC, BLT Steak Charlotte, BLT Prime New York, and The Florentine in Chicago for $15. Fried snow peas are an elevated twist on the classic peas and macaroni dinner. Food and Wine presents a new network of food pros delivering the most cookable recipes and delicious ideas online. "We wanted to find a way to elevate this experience for our fans even further, by bringing the rich, creamy goodness ofVelveetato a martini in a unique and unexpected way for the ultimate outrageous pleasure.".
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Even though the Veltini has a traditional foundation, you still need to approach this cocktail with a sense of humor and a heavy helping of whimsy.
We wouldn't even be against trying this with a smoky rye, meaty mezcal, or infusing the vodka with bacon or another smoky ham along with the Velveeta. (Gray News) Velveeta is bringing its creamy, rich goodness to a cocktail for the first time ever with its veltini concoction.
At the Veltini tasting at BLT Steak in New York, we were greeted with a small variety of bites that paired nicely with the Veltini cocktail. But after nibbling on one of the vodka-soaked shells, we were impressed and had the revelation that maybe we should add vodka to our stovetop macaroni dishes from now on. Velveeta introduces cheese-infused martini, FBI: No sign of Jimmy Hoffa under New Jersey bridge. For those that are unable to patronize a BLT restaurant, Velveeta will sell a limited number of Veltini kits, available for delivery through Goldbelly. Velveeta is known for doing things other cheeses can't: primarily, melting with a consistently smooth texture. It's pretty much just having your cocktail, and your snack at the same time. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Velveeta Releases Cheese-Infused Martini That's Garnished with Pasta Shells. So yeah, Im familiar with weird beverages. But in person, the drink looks like a deranged cheese monster, with olives as beady eyes and a dripping Velveeta cheese rim as a lopsided mouth. While the process is a little time-consuming, it's absolutely something you can tackle at home. Taco Bells giant Cheez-It menu confuses fans: Will it taste like heartburn?, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese changes its name to Kraft Mac & Cheese, 8 foods you can safely eat even if theyre past their best before date, Kansas City-based cheese company issues voluntary recall after potential listeria contamination. Just not in a way youve ever had it before. The cocktails are reported to cost $15 each.
HOUSTON Cheese lovers can now enjoy a cheesy martini after Velveeta introduced its first-ever cocktail Veltini., Velveeta, a Kraft Heinz Company brand, has teamed up with BLT Restaurant Group to create the exclusive menu item for the summer. If youre not near a location selling the concoction,you can get a Veltini kit to make it yourself through Goldbelly.
Velveeta Cheese released a new martini inspired by their famous yellow dairy bricks and its called the Veltini.. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
Starting this Wednesday, Velveeta partnered with BLT Restaurant Group to release a limited edition Veltini. The drink combines a Velveeta-infused vodka, olive brine and vermouth in a cheese-rimmed martini glass with a cocktail pick of Velveeta-stuffed olives and Jumbo Velveeta Shells & Cheese. Select BLT locations around the US are now serving the Velveeta Veltini. You can get this drink at select BLT Steak Houses for $15 during golden hour (5 p.m. 8 p.m.) for a limited time only while supplies last. Passed hors d'oeuvres included mini crab cakes, crostini topped with slices of steak, and gougeres stuffed with Velveeta (naturally).
The Veltini will retail for $15 during a special "golden hour" at each steakhouse location. A line of nail polishes.
Naturally, we had a lot of questions, and we were a little concerned that perhaps it's all gone too far this time. This outrageous cocktail is clearly made for having fun and pairs well with just about everything.
I don't think we would. The only way this could be MORE fked up is if it were also radioactive, someone wrote. The Kraft Heinz-owned cheese brand on Wednesday announced the launch of its new "Veltini," which takes the classic martini "to a whole new level" with a cheesy twist. By registering you agree to our privacy policy, terms & conditions and to receive occasional emails from Ad Age. Behold,the Veltini! Never one to turn down a lively happy hour (or as the clever folks at Velveeta called it a "golden hour"), we kept an open mind and headed to the cocktail's unveiling at BLT Steak in NYC. We worked closely with the brand to make this vision a reality, balancing the flavors of a typical martini with the nostalgic cheesy flavor we all know and love fromVelveeta, he said.
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It's presented in a triangular glass, a classic symbol of sumptuous elegance, adorned with Velveeta-stuffed olives, Velveeta Shells & Cheese and a gooey cheese-drip garnish. All of the Velveeta solids are strained out of the liquor, through cheesecloth, leaving only the flavor of the cheese and a very delicate orange tint to the vodka.
Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Velveeta said the $15 cocktails will be available while supplies last depending on demand, but diehard fans should have at least a few days, if not a few weeks, to score one. For those who dont live near a selected BLT, Velveeta is offering a limited number of $50 Veltini kits via Gold Belly so fans can make the martini from the comfort of their own home, according to a release. "At BLT Restaurant Group, we are constantly looking to develop new and exciting experiences for our customers, so when Velveeta approached us with the concept to create the Velveeta Veltini we were sold," Scott Cronin, senior vice president for BLT, stated. All you need is a bottle of your favorite vodka and a pouch of Velveeta cheese sauce. The drink contains cheese-infused vodka, a garnish skewer of Velveeta-stuffed olives and shells, all rimmed with cheese sauce. The iconic neon sign was first introduced in 1992. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The kit includes two martini glasses, a gold cocktail shaker, two Velveeta coasters, a jar of olives, cocktail picks, a box of Velveeta Jumbo Shells & Cheese, Velveeta cheese sauce "to infuse vodka and rim glasses," a Velveeta brick to stuff olives, and a Veltini recipe card.
But the cheesy cocktail won't be around for too long it's only available for a limited time and while supplies last. "We worked closely with the brand to make this vision a reality, balancing the flavors of a typical martini with the nostalgic cheesy flavor we all know and love from Velveeta, and are excited for fans to experience this delicious over-the-top cocktail.". Weve assembled a list of 50 of the worlds most reliable, inexpensive wines bottles that offer amazing quality for their price year in and year out.
The Senior Vice President of BLT described it as a "delicious, over-the-top cocktail." And yet, Im not sure I will ever come across a stranger concoction than the one I learned about today. So though Velveeta may not be ideal for a cheese plate, it certainly works well for dishes like dips or mac and cheese. Now, the brand is getting into the cocktail space with a new martini inspired by its golden, shelf-stable cheese. Kraft Heinz said that the cheesy drink will only be available for a limited time during golden hour at BLT locations, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. As we look to summer, one of lifes greatest pleasures is enjoying summer sips during golden hour, said Kelsey Rice, Senior Brand Communications Manager for VELVEETA.
And if you arent up for a trip, dont worry the release said that for a limited time cheese lovers can also snag a kit or two on Goldbelly. For daredevil drinkers in other cities, you can even ship a kit for two Veltinis via Goldbelly if youre willing to shell out $50. I once drank Grey Poupon wine to tell you how spicy mustard tastes in liquid form.
A new martini-inspired cocktail known as a "Veltini" will be available at select BLT Restaurant Group locations in New York, Washington, DC, and Charlotte, North Carolina. While the savory beverage features Velveeta's signature cheese flavors through the flavored vodka, it also blends in olive brine and vermouth.
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So we weren't at all prepared for what Velveeta would bring to the table next. The food delivery giant is offering limited-availability kits so that cheese enthusiasts can mix up the Veltini at home. It seemed strange to include cooked Jumbo Shells & Cheese pieces on the cocktail skewer. Which goes to show, perhaps less cheese is more cheese. But for a drink that claims to ooze cheese from all sides, the Veltini ultimately falls flat. RELATED: There's an 8 Ft. Velveeta Box in Central Park, Replacing Niclas Castello's $11.7 Million Pure Gold Cube, RELATED: Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Ice Cream Now Exists Here's How to Get Your Hands on a Pint, If You Dare, "As we look to summer, one of life's greatest pleasures is enjoying summer sips during golden hour," Kelsey Rice, Senior Brand Communications Manager forVelveeta said in a statement. In its advertisement, the Veltini commands a glossy, slick presence. The kit includes two martini glasses, a gold cocktail shaker, two Velveeta coasters, a jar of olives, cocktail picks, a box of Velveeta Jumbo Shells & Cheese, Velveeta cheese sauce for infusing the vodka and garnishing the rim, a Velveeta brick for stuffing the olives, and a Velveeta Veltini recipe card. VELVEETA Veltini (Credit: Kraft Heinz Company). A driver is in the hospital after crashing into a Franklin County sheriffs patrol vehicle, according to the Franklin County Sheriffs Office. Mothers Day bouquets full of fried chicken, makeup line of eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks, Suspicious incidents involving children; Kenosha County sheriff warning, Fond du Lac pursuit, arrest; 80K in illegal drugs confiscated, Double fatal shooting was domestic related, Milwaukee police say, Palmyra construction accident, worker dead, Road rage killing; Milwaukee man's family pleads for answers.
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It's delightfully briny, with a hint of cheddary saltiness that plays off the olive flavor better than we expected it to. Juan Sotos peers arent all-stars. Cooking tips and recipes, plus food news and views. With so many bizarre food trends these days, it takes quite a bit to surprise us anymore. The unexpectedly upmarket cocktail will be served specifically between the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at five BLT-owned restaurants across the country, namely BLT Steak New York, BLT Steak Washington DC, BLT Steak Charlotte, and BLT Prime New York, as well as at their Italian concept The Florentine in Chicago.
Or thick and orange like drinking a box of pureed Velveeta Shells & Cheese? If you're more of a gin martini person, there's nothing stopping you from making a Velveeta-infused gin instead of vodka.
Don't be afraid to get weird with it and serve your Veltinis with a slice of fried bacon, or next to a display of molded Jello salad. The brand teamed up with BLT Restaurant Group for the unconventional creation. But if still want to try it, you can head over to Goldbelly. But GOP states, gun groups resist. The processed cheese product brand has joined forces with BLT Restaurant Group and only a few locations of the steakhouse chain will offer the cocktail for $15 during a golden hour from 5 to 8 p.m.
The $50 packages which can be found on goldbelly.com include two martini glasses, a gold cocktail shaker, two Velveeta coasters, a jar of olives, cocktail picks, a box of Velveeta Jumbo Shells & Cheese, Velveeta cheese sauce for infusing the vodka and garnishing the rim, a Velveeta brick for stuffing the olives, and a Velveeta Veltini recipe card to make sure everything is prepared just right. The drink is garnished with a cheese drip and a cocktail pick of Velveeta-stuffed olives and jumbo Velveeta Shells & Cheese for the finishing touches. (Gray News) Velveeta is bringing its creamy, rich goodness to a cocktail for the first time ever with its veltini concoction. 