Love Spell Cocktail: The Best Love Spell Drink Recipe

I put a spell on you. Originally part of The Sauceress’ 2020 12 Days of Tiki, this tropical and decadent Love Spell cocktail is the perfect boozy dessert to recreate at home. It's an enchanting and complex love spell drink recipe that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every sip. The combination of rum, coconut, and our signature bitters makes this a truly magical drink.

What Makes This the Best Love Spell Drink Recipe?

This cocktail stands out because of its rich, layered flavor. It's a true tiki drink that balances sweet, savory, and smoky notes. The use of both white and dark rum provides a complex base, while the Coco Lopez adds a creamy, tropical texture. A squeeze of fresh lime cuts through the sweetness to keep the drink from being cloying. The addition of a few dashes of our El Guapo™ Polynesian Kiss Bitters infuses the cocktail with a tropical, spicy, and smoky flavor that perfectly complements the other ingredients.

How to Make the Love Spell Cocktail

This love spell drink recipe is a straightforward guide to a well-balanced and delicious cocktail.

Makes one cocktail

x The Sauceress

• 1 oz White Rum
• 0.5 oz Dark Rum
• 0.5 oz Damiana Liqueur
• 1 oz Coco Lopez
• 0.75 oz Jasmine Syrup (recipe below)
• 8 dashes El Guapo™ Polynesian Kiss Bitters
• 0.5 oz Mezcal
• 0.5 oz Grapefruit Liqueur
• Small squeeze of fresh lime
• Exotic edible flowers, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients except lime and bitters in a mixing glass without ice.
2. Stir well to combine. The Coco Lopez can be thick, so be sure to mix it thoroughly.
3. Strain into a glass filled with crushed or nugget ice.
4. Top off with the bitters and a small squeeze of lime.
5. Garnish with exotic edible flowers before serving. Cheers!

How to Make Jasmine Syrup

Makes approximately 1 cup

x Christa Cotton

• 1 cup White Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Hibiscus Flowers

Instructions:

1. Bring the water to a boil and lower the heat to medium.
2. Pour in the sugar and stir to dissolve.
3. Add the hibiscus flowers, stir gently to combine, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat to cool, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a mason jar. The syrup will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does a love spell cocktail taste like?

A: A love spell cocktail has a complex, tropical flavor profile. It is creamy from the coconut, with a sweet and floral taste from the jasmine syrup. The rum and mezcal provide a rich, boozy base, while the Polynesian Kiss Bitters add a spicy and smoky layer.

Q: What are Polynesian Kiss Bitters?

A: El Guapo™ Polynesian Kiss Bitters are a type of cocktail bitters infused with tropical and smoky flavors. They are made with ingredients like habanero, cinnamon, and hibiscus, providing a bold flavor that is both spicy and aromatic.

Q: Can I make this cocktail without a certain ingredient?

A: Yes, while the full list of ingredients creates the intended complex flavor, you can make substitutions. For example, if you don't have Damiana Liqueur, you can substitute it with another herbal liqueur. The base of the cocktail will still be delicious.