Updated 07:19 AM EDT, Tue, Mar 19, 2024

5 Latin Aphrodisiac Cocktails Guaranteed to Give Spark to Your Valentine’s Day Celebration

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A romantic dinner is the common staple when celebrating Valentine's Day. Dimly lit candles with soft music playing in the background are the perfect ingredients for an intimate night out with your significant other.

Of course a V-Day date wouldn't be complete without a delicious meal. Enter aphrodisiacs -- an idea that specific foods can stimulate sexual arousal. We rounded up some of the love potions or aphrodisiac cocktails just in time for the month of love. As provided by Latina.com, check out our top five picks below.

Basil Caipirinha Cocktail

Basil is said to be used in aromatherapy to boost blood circulation, which then increases a person's libido.

"If you don't have a muddler, use a wooden spoon to crush the lime and basil together," said Chef Mariko Amekodommo, creator of the Basil Caipirinha Cocktail recipe, as quoted by the news outlet. "This process releases more aphrodisiac properties of the basil."

Check out the full recipe here.

Aguacate y Mezcal Cocktail

The creamy avocado has other functions aside from being a key ingredient in guacamole dips.

The fruit is known as the family jewels of the Aztecs, who believed that avocados boost fertility and increase stamina, Latina.com wrote. It was said that while the men harvested avocados, women were not allowed to leave their homes for a single whiff of the fruit can push them into a frenzied passion.

The Aguacate y Mezcal recipe by mixologist Junior Merino is a velvety mixture of sweet agave nectar, honey, and mezcal from Mexico. The drink also features AGWA De Bolivia, which is known as the world's only liquor based on coca-leaf.

Check out the full recipe here.

Cupid's Kiss Cocktail

Studies have found that chocolate, which was first cultivated in Central and South America, is responsible for releasing endorphins, the same feel-good chemicals in the brain associated to falling in love, according to CNN.

Created by Chef Manuel Trevino, the Cupid's Kiss Cocktail features the Alchemia Wildcherry infused with vodka and the unmistakable sweetness of chocolate. Get the full recipe here.

Los Amigos Margarita Cocktail

Latina.com wrote that honey is a good source of boron, a mineral that the body uses to metabolize the female sex hormone, estrogen. Some also believe that boron can enhance testosterone levels in the blood, the hormone behind increased sexual drive.

Los Amigos Margarita, a recipe concocted by Chef Alex Garcia, is not only made using honey, but also with cinnamon and tequila.

Head here for the full recipe.

Pomegranate Sangria Cocktail

Pomegranates' passion power is said to come from its antioxidant nature, which allows increased blood flow that leads to genital sensitivity, Latina.com shared. A study also found that a full glass of pomegranate juice each day enhances both men and women's testosterone levels, making it both a natural aphrodisiac and superfood.

The Pomegranate Sangria recipe is a mixture of fine spirits and pomegranate juice, among others. Here's how to make this love potion.

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