Perfect to light the spark on Valentines day! You might need more than a couple of these to make your dearest fall in love 😉
Sparkling Fig and Honey Cocktail
The Greek physician Hippocrates, as far back as 500BC, prescribed honey for sexual vigor! This sweet nectar promotes testosterone production in men and aids the use of estrogen in women. It improves you overall energy level, blood circulation, and stamina. Read more here!
Ingredients for 2:
- 60ml honey
- 60ml filtered water
- 6 figs cut into quarters
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 240ml champagne
- 120ml high quality apple cider
- 30ml orange liquor
If you like the sound of this, find out how to make it on helloglow.co
Pink Grapefruit Margaritas with Chili Salt
Capsaicin in chilies is the chemical to blame, it improves blood circulation and awakes all the nerve ending you forgot you had. Red chilis also stimulate the production of the brain’s happy chemicals, endorphins. They help prevent heart attacks and bring good luck too!
Ingredients for 2:
- 140ml grapefruit simple syrup
- 120ml Grand Marnier
- 90ml Tequila
- 115ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 60ml freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- lime for garnish
- salt + sugar + chili powder for the rim
If you like the sound of this, find out how to make it on howsweeteats.com and make a start on it with the Margaritas Cocktail Kit!
Nutella Martinis
Cocoa has been the aphrodisiac par excellence for a long time. When the Aztecs were around, emperor Montezuma, was said to consume the bean in copious amounts to fuel his romantic trysts. Scientifically, it favours the production of endorphins, serotonin and other neurotransmitters that put you in a good mood. Practically, it is good for your heart – because it is sooo DELICIOUS!!
Ingredients for 2:
- 400ml whole milk (or nut milk if you prefer)
- 2 heaped scoops of Nutella
- 1 heaped spoonful of cocoa powder
- 75ml of vodka
- 50ml of Frangelico or Amaretto (optional – but seriously good)
- Ice
- Extra Nutella & chopped hazelnuts (for serving)
If you like the sound of this, Rosie’s wonderful blog post will explain how to make them!
Strawberry Daiquiri
In ancient Rome, the strawberry was a symbol of Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility. The French in rural areas, traditionally served newlyweds cold strawberry soup to kickstart the honeymoon romance. Strawberries contain more vitamin C than any other berry along with a ton of vitamins to boost your energy levels!
Ingredients for 2:
- 115ml of light rum
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup of ice
- sliced lime to garnish
This recipe is super easy, check it out on delish.com
Chai Tea Cocktail
Chai tea is a a concentrate of aphrodisiac spices. Cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom will improve your circulation without giving the adrenaline kick that get when drinking coffee.
Ingredients for 2:
- 320ml vanilla almond milk
- 160ml sweetened liquid chai tea concentrate
- 90ml maple whiskey
- 2 cinnamon stick
Find out how to mix this on theglitterguide.com
Espresso Martini
Coffee wakes you up in every sense. Scientific studies demonstrate that this caffeine can increase levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that stimulates the pleasure system of the brain. Read more here!
Ingredients for 2:
- 60ml Vodka
- 60ml Espresso
- 20ml Coffee Liqueur
- 10ml sugar syrup (optional)
Find out how to make it on TASTEcocktails’ blog and get the kit to make 6 delivered to your door here!
Pomegranate Gin Cocktail
The super juicy seeds in the pomegranate are are filled with antioxidants which help improve blood flow.
Ingredients for 2:
- 50ml gin
- 250g ice cubes or crushed ice
- 50ml pomegranate juice
- 500ml soda water
Learn how to make this one on yuppiechef.com
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