PRODUCT: Yazi Ginger Vodka

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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TIP OF THE DAY: Pink Cocktails For Valentine’s Day

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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VALENTINE’S DAY: Sparkling Wine With Your Chocolates

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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Brandy Alexander Recipe & The History Of The Brandy Alexander

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—and you can have it as a dessert. We…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: National Irish Coffee Day

A few days ago we wrote about Burns Night, the holiday celebrated on January 25th to honor Scotland’s great poet, Robert Burns. But to give equal time to the Irish, January 25th is also National Irish Coffee Day (here, not in Ireland). This popular drink isn’t for waist-watchers, but we’re happy to celebrate the “holiday”…
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