5 Latin Aphrodisiac Cocktails to Amp Up Your Valentine's Day Celebration

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It's almost Valentine's Day and you just can't help but think about what to prepare for your partner. For those who are eating out, a special dinner in a great restaurant will be awesome but, at the end of the day, you just need to spice up your romance even more. What better way to amp up Valentine's Day than to set your mood for a wonderful night with aphrodisiac cocktails.

Here are five love cocktails with a Latin twist that should help you drive your passion and desire up to the highest level.

Mamajuana. Mamajuana is a concoction from Dominican Republic sold popularly to tourists as an aphrodisiac, according to Dream Travel. This deep red-colored cocktail is made with red wine, rum, honey and natural herbs. A little trivia about this drink is that it's called Mamajuana, short for "Mama, do you wanna?"

Avocado. Avocado is not just great as guacamole, but the Aztecs believe that this fruit can boost fertility and stamina. Aguacate y Mezcal drink is a powerful blend consisting of sweet agave nectar, mezcal and honey that should play with your taste buds. For a full recipe, click here.

Good Morning and Good Night. Just the name implies that you'll have a great sleep and it's even greater if you'll be sleeping through the morning with your partner. The cocktail uses Tia Maria and cognac as base. The recipe can be found here.

Honey. Honey is a natural sweet ingredient that also works as an aphrodisiac. It contains boron, a mineral that is used by the body to break down the female hormone estrogen. At the same time, the mineral is also found to boost the levels of testosterone in the blood, thereby enhancing a man's sexual appetite. This Los Amigos Margarita Cocktail from Chef Alex Garcia of Amigos in New York City should give you a night you won't forget.

Between the Sheets. It's obvious that this cocktail will send you and your lover between and under the sheets not only on Valentine's day but any day. According to Mamas Latinas, this mix was created at Harry's bar in New York. It uses cognac and white rum as its base. Head over to Bacardi for the full recipe and you'll find that it's quite easy to make.

These cocktail ideas are a great way to end the night guaranteed that you'll sleep soundly with your loved one.