The highly anticipated 50 Shades of Grey hits theaters this week, and fans are flocking to buy tickets. This year, Valentine’s Day is a whole lot more than a heart shaped box of chocolates and a prix-fixe dinner. With Ana and Christian steaming up the screen, audiences can create that sizzle home with these five aphrodisiac cocktails. Each drink highlights one aphrodisiac, and are named in honor of this weekend’s sure-to-be blockbuster movie.
Christian’s Chocolate Craving Aphrodisiac: Chocolate Courtesy of Reyka Vodka
Ingreditents 2 oz. Reyka Vodka 4 oz. Chocolate Liqueur Splash of Half and Half
Directions:Mix Reyka Vodka and chocolate liqueur. Add a splash of Half and Half and shake over ice. Add mixture into coup and add shaved chocolate.
Sweet Seduction Aphrodisiac: Honey Courtesy of Maestro Dobel Tequila
Ingredients 2 oz. Maestro Dobel Tequila 1 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz. Honey Syrup Garnish with lime peel
Directions: Combine Maestro Dobel, lime juice and simple syrup over ice. Garnish with lime peel.
Love on Fire Aphrodisiac: Chile Peppers Courtesy of Ancho Reyes
Ingredients 2 oz. Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur 2 oz. Montelobos Mezcal Garnish with a grapefruit peel
Directions: Shake Ancho Reyes and Montelobos mezcal with ice. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
Spicy Passion Aphrodisiac: Raspberries Courtesy of Sauza Tequila
Ingredients 2 parts Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila 1 part Cruzan® Passion Fruit Rum 2 parts fresh orange juice Juice of ½ lime 1-3 dashes Tabasco® Sauce Lemon wheel (for garnish) Raspberries (for garnish)
Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel and berries.
The Red Room Aphrodisiac: Mint & Strawberries Courtesy of Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs
Ingredients 4 oz. Tea & Honey Strawberry Acai Tea 1 oz. Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila Altaneve Prosecco Mint Strawberries
Directions: Muddle mint and strawberries in a shaker. Add the Lipton Tea & Honey Iced Tea, tequila and ice in a shaker. Strain into a glass and top with Altaneve Prosecco and serve.
