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With the buzz surrounding Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis’ dark, tequila induced sex scene from Black Swan making waves in theaters across the country, the mixologists at DOBEL Tequila decided to create a cocktail that they say was inspired by the psychological thriller. Check out their concoction called The Twisted Swan — a mix of black raspberry liqueur, tequila and amaretto.

The Twisted Swan

1 1/2 oz Black Raspberry Liqueur

1 oz DOBEL Tequila

1/2 oz amaretto liqueur

Shake DOBEL Tequila & amaretto with ice. Strain into chocolate rimmed martini glass.

Shake vodka with ice & layer into martini glass.

These days, it seems as though anything “Jersey” is the main ingredient to the rise of any business.

Palermo’s Bakery, based in Ridgefield Park, has been specializing in original cake creations for over 20 years and has recently seen a growing attraction for their craft amongst celebrities. Known for their famous custom wedding cakes seen on the hit shows Say I Do NYC, TLC’s My Fair Wedding and Platinum Weddings on WE, Palermo’s is making their mark with intricate designs, delectable flavors and a keen eye for detail.

“No two brides are alike and no two celebrities are alike. We work with each one individually to keep all their secrets under wraps until the unveiling on their big day,” says owner Joanne Bruno.

Just recently, Dina Manzo, of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, had a cake creation made for an event to support her charity Project Lady Bug. Christy Pereira from the Style Network’s Jerseylicious had a beautiful cake created for her baby’s christening and her mother Gayle Giacomo had a custom cake made for her holiday party at Gatsby Salon.

Looks like Buddy Valastro from Cake Boss has some serious competition. I hope there’s a bake-off in the works.