This blog post was originally published on February 13th, 2020.

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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! And I feel like the party starts now. Ha! I always feel like it’s nice to have a cocktail at home with your Valentine (or your Galentines!) even if you have plans to go out.  It’s nice to make something out of the ordinary that you can enjoy together.  This year I’ve been loving this cocktail that I’m calling Love Potion #9! I wanted to create something that both men and women would respond to…and this whiskey-based drink is just that! Add notes of chocolate and strawberry and it’s perfect for this ultra-romantic holiday. 

Ingredients…

(2 Servings)

• 4oz. of Scotch
• 2oz. Amaro Lucano
• ¼ tsp of Chocolate Bitters
• 6 strawberries
• 1 bar of dark chocolate, for garnish

Instructions…

1. Muddle the chocolate bitters and 4 strawberries in a mixing glass.
2. Add Scotch, Amaro Lucano, and some ice and stir.
3. Strain into your coupe glasses
4. Take your dark chocolate and a zester grater and shave some chocolate on top to garnish.
5. Top off your glasses with a strawberry and enjoy!

Love Potion #9

I’m calling this Valentine's Day Cocktail Love Potion #9! I wanted to create something that both men and women would respond to…and this whiskey-based drink is just that! Add notes of chocolate and strawberry and it’s perfect for this ultra-romantic holiday. 

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 2 minutes mins

Course Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2 servings

Calories 594 kcal

Equipment

• Muddler
• Cocktail Mixing Glass
• Zester Grater

Ingredients

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• 4 oz Scotch
• 2 oz Amaro Lucano
• 1/4 tsp chocolate bitters
• 6 strawberries
• 1 bar dark chocolate, for garnish

Instructions

 

• Muddle the Chocolate Bitters and 4 Strawberries in a Mixing Glass.
• Add Scotch, Amaro Lucano, and some ice, and stir.
• Strain into your coupe glasses
• Take your dark chocolate and a zester grater and shave some chocolate on top to garnish.
• Top off your glasses with a strawberry on each and enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Love Potion #9

Amount Per Serving (3 oz)

Calories 594 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 11mg0%

Potassium 416mg12%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 18g20%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin C 21mg25%

Calcium 43mg4%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Cocktail, Valentine's Day

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Even though I’m not partaking in the cocktails this year (oh, Vday, if you just came a month later! LOL) I can still make them for my Gals! I actually have plans this year to have a Valentine’s Day lunch with a couple of girlfriends and I couldn’t be more excited. I just have this amazing feeling right now about being in exactly the right place, at the right time, in my life– and I have to say that it’s an extremely comforting and energizing feeling.  I can’t wait to love on everyone in my life tomorrow in various ways. Wishing you a fabulous, festive, and lovely Valentine’s Day!

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