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Chocolate cocktails range from sweet to spicy to sizzling, like “Hot Lips,” above. Photo courtesy Van Gogh Vodka. Chocolate has been called the “fruit of love,” so it’s no wonder that it’s the favorite gift for Valentine’s Day. Long thought of as an aphrodisiac, there’s a scientific basis to the claim. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, the…
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Vodka for ginger lovers. Hmm. Your Valentine doesn’t like sweets. But she does love a great cocktail or a shot of something special. How about the “vodka of love”: ginger-flavored Yazi Ginger Vodka? In Asia, ginger has long been considered an aphrodisiac, believed to have mystical powers that bring harmony to life and love. Using…
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Come on, men: a pink cocktail is the theme of the day. Photo courtesy Roseangel Tequila. Surely, you’re not going to serve the same cocktail favorites on Valentine’s Day! A special day means special cocktails. Start with these pink tequila cocktails, and check our Cocktails Section for more Valentine’s Day drinks. There, you’ll find the…
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If you want a sparkling wine with your Valentine’s Day chocolate—whether from Champagne or other parts of the globe—make sure it’s a sweet one. The label should say sec or demi sec. A dry Champagne (the label says brut) doesn’t go with sweet foods. And for a bargain, take a look at other bubblies outside…
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January 31st is National Brandy Alexander Day. We look at it as a transition out of Healthy Food Month at THE NIBBLE and a way to gird ourselves for Valentine’s Day carbs. The creamy cocktail was often served as a nightcap. It’s dangerously good—like a spiked milkshake. BRANDY ALEXANDER HISTORY According to the Classic…
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