Sexy drinks and aphrodisiac cocktails to try
Stories and recipes for six love potions to turn you into a modern Casanova
Love means passion, fun, mystery, seduction and ecstasy. Moods stirred not just by Cupid‘s arrows, but also by the timeless allure of the finest aphrodisiac drinks. Their ingredients are blended to perfection to create veritable sexy bombshells. Strawberries, cherries, passion fruit, bananas: everything in these cocktails comes together to lend you the allure of a playboy or a femme fatale.
Drink after drink, the evening will grow steadily more intriguing, and by the end, we are sure you will thank us for introducing you to the art of aphrodisiac drinking. London Mule, Margarita, Cuba Libre, Piña Colada: plenty of concoctions suit a romantic tête-à-tête. Yet only the six chosen for you by Flawless strike the exact balance of sex appeal and erotic charge. Love potions that would captivate even Aphrodite herself.
Manhattan
If a good start is half the battle, a Manhattan as an aperitivo is an unmistakable statement of romantic intent. Its amber glow and cherry garnish make it ideal for breaking the ice on date night. A glamorous, captivating cocktail, the Manhattan is – fittingly – also the drink sipped by cinema’s most sensuous blonde, Marilyn Monroe, in Some Like It Hot. An aperitivo with magnetic charm in the footsteps of a screen icon: could anything be more aphrodisiac?
Recipe: stir 5 cl of Canadian whisky, 2 cl of sweet vermouth and 1 dash of Angostura bitters, then strain into a cocktail coupe. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Tuxedo
From the United States comes a drink with an intoxicating charge. The Tuxedo stands out for its charm and style, echoing the elegance of black-tie evening wear right down to its name. Sip by sip, you will draw attention with pure gentlemanly savoir-faire, your allure growing ever more irresistible. Let the aphrodisiac power of its ingredients take over: a good Tuxedo really can become your secret weapon for an unforgettable night.
Recipe: stir 3 cl of gin, 3 cl of dry vermouth, 2.5 ml of Maraschino, 1 ml of absinthe and 1 ml of orange bitters, then strain into a cocktail coupe. Add a twist of lemon peel and garnish with a cherry.
The Perfect Date
True to its name, this cocktail conjures a dream date capable of awakening every appetite. The passion-red hues of The Perfect Date add fuel to Cupid’s fire, while the herbal blend of Bitter Fusetti, its star ingredient, will enchant both you and your partner. A magical love potion for the ultimate date.
Recipe: pour 30 ml of Bitter Fusetti, 15 ml of mezcal Bruxo n°3, 20 ml of purple corn and chocolate cordial and 15 ml of Vermouth del Professore Chinato. Spritz with rose and chilli, then shake and serve in a coupe.
Mojito al Passion Fruit
When speaking of aphrodisiac ingredients, passion fruit cannot go unmentioned. Sun-drenched in South America, this fruit radiates warmth and sensuality in every drop. Paired with a Mojito, a drink already synonymous with summer and sultry nights, passion fruit turns into a seductive spark to enliven your romantic encounters. Whether it is a first date or an evening with a long-time partner, this Mojito will rekindle your passion.
Recipe: squeeze one lime and add 2 teaspoons of white cane sugar. Stir to dissolve and mix in the pulp of one passion fruit. Add the mint, 2 cl of passion fruit liqueur, 4 cl of white rum and 2 dashes of soda water. Stir and chill the ingredients with a bar spoon. Garnish with passion fruit peel, a maraschino cherry and mint.
Pink Passion
A burst of sultry tropical flavours in the service of seduction. The Pink Passion is an exotic drink that whisks your imagination off to the sun-drenched beaches of South America, sip after sip. In the company, of course, of your other half. The cocktail will reawaken dormant romantic feelings and turn you into a modern-day Casanova. Taste it and see!
Recipe: add half a fresh banana, 4 cl of pineapple juice, 1 cl of passion fruit juice and 2 cl of white rum to a blender. Fill with ice and blend for 30 seconds. Add 1 teaspoon of strawberry syrup and blend again for a few seconds before serving.
Old Fashioned
Plenty of whiskey, a sugar cube, two dashes of Angostura bitters, a splash of soda water, orange peel and a maraschino cherry to garnish. That is the recipe not only for an Old Fashioned, but also for turning your date’s head completely. After all, it is the seduction drink of choice for a natural playboy like Ryan Gosling’s character in Crazy, Stupid, Love. A timeless drink for an evening you will not easily forget.
Recipe: place a sugar cube in the bottom of the glass and douse it with two dashes of Angostura bitters and a splash of soda water. Muddle until the sugar dissolves, then fill with ice and whiskey. Express orange oil around the rim of the glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
