5 Aphrodisiac Mocktails for Men

Aphrodisiacs are natural substances which have been used by mankind for centuries to rouse sexual desire. Among the most popular use of aphrodisiacs are certain foods and drinks which either because of their sensual properties or nutrients are believed to intensify passion. So whether you are planning to win over a new date tonight or have a fun evening with a loved one, here are five recipes for love potions which are sure to heat things up.
 

1. Night Flower
   
   This mocktail makes use of two highly potent ingredients, jasmine and almonds. The jasmine because of its heady perfume has long been associated with desire in traditional societies and in fact in Hindu mythology, Kama the god of desire is believed to shoot an arrow made of jasmine flowers in order to make someone fall in love. Almonds on the other hand have a far more definite association to physical vitality and sexual vigor and for the reason has been an essential part of Italian, Greek and Middle Eastern weddings.
   
   To make this mocktail, first of all frost a wide-rimmed glass with honey crystals. One ounce of jasmine elixir is then added to an equal quantity of almond nectar. Add a dash of simple syrup which can be easily made at home by reducing equal amounts of water and sugar. Fill the glass two-thirds with ice cubes and finally top it up with soda. This mocktail can be served as  a digestif at the end of a meal; you can aloso pair it with almond cookies, crème brûlée or any milky-textured dessert.
   
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2. Shanghai rose
   
   As the name of the mocktail suggests, rose is the most important ingredient in this mocktail. Traditionally the rose has been associated with passion and desire because of its beauty, fragrance and silky texture. In ancient Rome, women taking part in Bacchanalian events would anoint themselves with rose oil, tuck roses in their hair, and stuff cushions with the petals to prepare for the festivities. The other essential ingredient is yuzu, is a Japanese citrus fruit that resembles a grapefruit. Citrus fruits are loaded with anti-oxidants which are essential to maintaining longevity and sexual stamina.
   
   Start out by dipping the glass in lime juice and then in rosemary crystals. If you don’t have the latter you can also use garnish the drink in the end with a sprig of fresh rosemary – a herb which has long been associated in continental cultures with love and union. The mocktail is made with equal quantities of rose elixir and yuzu elixir. Add a dash of simple syrup and then fill the glass two-thirds with ice cubes. Finally top it up with soda and your rose-infused love potion is ready. You can serve Shanghai Rose with almond cookies or any other light dessert; in fact the mocktail even goes well with spring rolls and steamed Asian food.
    
3. Azteca
   
   However if you are looking for a drink that will really set things afire, you cannot go wrong with Azteca since it includes well-known aphrodisiac ingredients like cocoa, chili peppers and vanilla. Both vanilla and cocoa have been long used in love-inducing potions by ancient Mayan and Aztec people because of their heavily sensual tastes and texture. Chile pepper on  the other hand provides a kick to the system and stimulates the appetite in more ways than one.
   
   The flavors of this mocktail are best brought out by a coconut and sea-salt rim. In a shaker take one ounce of vanilla elixir, one tablespoon of sweet cocoa powder, once ounce of chili elixir, one ounce of simple syrup and then shake this well. Fill the rimmed glass two-thirds with ice cubes and pour in the shaken mixture. Top up the glass with soda and give a final stir so that the flavors of the elixirs are infused well. You can pair the Azteca with berries, especially strawberries which are considered an apt accompaniment for chocolate.
    
4. Persephone
   
   This mocktail includes highly potent aphrodisiac fruits – the pomegranate and mango – together with lavender, a herb well known to appeal to the male of the species. Apart from their associations with fertility myths, both pomegranate and mango are loaded with vitamins and minerals which bolster up the immune system and endow longevity and stamina. Both appeal to the sense in different ways - while pomegranate is dark red, or pink and slightly tart, mango is yellow or orange, sweet to taste and creamy in texture.
   
   To prepare this heady mocktail start out by rimming the glass in blend of dried lavender and superfine sugar. This is an important step since men are thought to be particularly aroused by the scent of lavender. Next add once ounce of pomegranate elixir to an equal quantity of mango elixir. Add a dash of simple syrup; however since the mango elixir is already sweet, you can lessen the syrup if you want. Fill the glass two-thirds with ice cubes and finally top with soda. The final result is a riot of colors and flavors and just might induce your partner to dance the rumba or whisk you away for a twirl in a hot tub.
    
5. Lucky Devil
   
   As the name suggests, this mocktail is a sinful infusion of spices which are sure to rouse your deepest, most secret passions. The drink gets its aphrodisiac qualities from spices like cardamom, cinnamon and saffron. Spices form an important group of aphrodisiacal ingredients because of their appeal to the senses of smell and taste as well as because of their ability to infuse warmth and excite the palate.
   
   This mocktail requires you rim the glass with honey crystal after. In the frosted glass, add one ounce of cinnamon elixir and an equal amount of cardamom elixir. To this you need to add one ounce of simple syrup and then fill the glass two-third with ice cubes. Top it all up with soda and use saffron candies as the final garnish.  You can serve this mocktail with ginger cookies and for those who like a dash of spirit to fire up their drinks, you can add two ounces of dark rum or vodka.