If all else fails, try these
love potions (and some last-minute tips) to reel in that Valentine.
BY E. J. SAMSON
Flatiron
Lounge 37 W. 19th St. between Fifth and Sixth Aves., 212-727-7741; flatironlounge.com The Aphrodisiac. Eden. Plymouth Gin,
Campari, organic rose syrup and fresh lemon juice are shaken together
and served over ice ($11). Seal the deal. There's great sex but, for the liquor
snobs among us, there's nothing like a great cocktail. Swap tales
on the best you've ever had—verbal sparring
is great foreplay.
Sutra 16 First Ave., at First St., 212-677-9477; sutranyc.com The Aphrodisiac. Rose Martini. Vodka, rose liquor, cranberry
juice and cointreau garnished with fresh rose petals. We don't recommend
ordering a dozen. ($10) Seal the deal. Trade celebrity sightings with someone that's
actually impressed ("I was totally in line behind Mary-Kate at
Starbucks, too!").
NA 246 W. 14th St., between Seventh and Eighth Aves., 212-517-4065 The Aphrodisiac. French Kiss. Two shots
of Pravda vodka, one-and-a-half shots Chambord, a shot of Godiva white
chocolate and a shot of heavy cream garnished with a chocolate kiss.
Don't bother asking the supermodels how it tastes. ($14) Seal the deal. You both managed to make it past the ultra-exclusive
velvet rope—celebrate with a French kiss of your own.
119 Bar 119 E. 15th St.., between Irving Pl. and Park Ave. So., 212-777-6158;
119bar.com The Aphrodisiac. V-Day Special. Order
the Love Martini ($7) (made with pomegranate and other "special
aphrodisiacs") and get a "Love Shot" on the house. Seal the deal. You're on budget but that doesn't mean you
can't be generous—give your lover the freebie.
World
Bar 845 United Nations Plaza, Trump World Tower, 212-935-9361 The Aphrodisiac. World Cocktail. A
combination of Remy XO, Pineau des Charentes, Veuve Clicquot, and
grape and lemon juiced topped off with a slick pool of 23-karat
liquid gold ($50). Seal the deal. If your date is willing to shell out the cash
to buy you this drink, the deal is done.
