5 Aphrodisiac Cocktails To Get You In The Mood

Pickled Oyster Bloody Mary

Serve this savory cocktail, garnished with the famed libido-boosting seafood, at brunch to spark a morning romp in the sack.

1½ oz. vodka
5 oz. bloody mary mix
½ c. cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 blades of mace
10 cloves
10 peppercorns
10 allspice berries
a dash of cayenne pepper
Mix vodka and bloody mary mix. To pickle the oysters, cook one quart of oysters in their liquor until plump. Remove the oysters and add cider vinegar to the oyster liquor. Bring the liquid to a boil, add salt, mace, cloves, peppercorns, allspice berries, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Boil for five minutes, then pour the liquid over the oysters, seal in glass jars, and store in the fridge at least overnight. Garnish with oysters.

Cherry Almond Crema

Almonds are an ancient symbol of fertility, plus their vitamin E keeps your skin glowing through a long, frisky night.
1¼ oz. black cherry vodka
3¼ oz. cognac
2 oz. unsweetened almond milk
3¼ oz agave nectar
Shake all ingredients vigorously in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and strain into rocks glass filled with ice.  Top with slivered almonds and nutmeg.

Le Macchiato

Coffee is allegedly an aphrodisiac, so this drink could give you the energy to keep going (and going!)
1.5 oz. rum
3¼ oz. amaretto
1 oz. espresso
1½ oz. simple syrup
Add rum, amaretto, and espresso to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Top with foamed milk or whipped cream.

Chocolate Strawberry Twist

Strawberries look extra romantic, and the chocolate will boost your endorphins enough to put you in the mood.
4 oz. vodka
1½ c. strawberry juice
2 tbsp. melted dark chocolate
sliced strawberries
Blend vodka, juice, and 1 tbsp. chocolate with ice in a blender. Drizzle remaining chocolate into the bottom of the glass, then fill with cocktail and garnish with strawberries.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

This one hits two aphrodisiacs—cinnamon and chocolate—so hold onto your hats!
8 oz. milk
1 1½ oz. bittersweet chocolate
1½ oz. Mexican spice mix
1 1/2 oz. coffee-flavored Kahlúa
Simmer milk over medium heat until warmed. Stir in the chocolate and spice mix until melted. Remove from heat and stir in Kahlua. Garnish with whipped cream.

sourced from cosmopolitan.com