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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/the-raspberry-balsamic-caipiroska/article649602/">THE RASPBERRY BALSAMIC CAIPIROSKA</a> A novel take on a classic Brazilian cocktail

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/the-ace-in-the-hole-cocktail/article2167488/">THE ACE IN THE HOLE</a> Inspired by the flavour of aged rum and garnished with an orange peel.Chris Bolin

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/the-fashionista-is-one-runway-worthy-cocktail/article1956733/">THE FASHIONISTA</a> It’s a red dress, complete with orange boa, in a glass.

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/the-peppered-skyy/article2063159/">THE PEPPERED SKYY</a> A gastronomic-inspired cocktail flavoured with lemon juice, grapefruit bitters, and a peppered wine reduction.Chris Bolin

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/sophie-jezebel/article1851110/">THE SOPHIE JEZEBEL</a> Named after a bar, the Sophie Jezebel is always a bit naughty, but downright wanton when it receives an extra shot.Tim Fraser

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/beetn-to-a-pulp/article1851124/">THE BEET'N TO A PULP</a> A cocktail fresh from the veggie patch.

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/the-red-card/article1851717/">THE RED CARD</a> This sports-bar inspired drink is a breeze to make.

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/the-bramble/article1851778/">THE BRAMBLE</a> A refreshing gin-based drink with a blackberry garnish.

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/burgundy-red-lion/article1851862/">THE BURGUNDY RED LION</a> Orange soda for grownupsJohn Morstad/The Globe and Mail

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/irish-sunset/article1851868/"> THE IRISH SUNSET</a> Amaretto and cranberry juice give this beer a festive twist.The Globe and Mail

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/lay-lady-lay/article1851921/"> THE LAY LADY LAY</a> This decadent drink is like chocolate-covered strawberries in cocktail form.

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/strawberry-basil-mohini/article1851935/"> THE STRAWBERRY BASIL MOHINI</a> A perfect balance of salty and sweetJim Ross

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/the-garden-breeze-martini/article2095004/"> THE GARDEN BREEZE MARTINI</a> Seasoned with cilantro and ginger, this isn't your average martini.

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<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/relationships/valentines-day/the-caribou-crossing/article1993333/"> THE CARIBOU CROSSING</a> Jalapeno or black-pepper syrup gives this fruity cocktail a surprising kick.Moe Doiron

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