Chocolate has always been a lovers’ treat. A great aphrodisiac, it should set up an evening of romance nicely for a loving late night tryst. This Valentine’s Day, why not raise the sweetness bar and delight in these deliciously indulgent cocktails?

Sweet, Lovely Death

Decadence is full steam ahead with the appropriately named Death By Chocolate. It’s certain to kill any craving for the sweets yet piles on the longing for being enraptured in your lover’s arms. To make it, bring out the trusty blender and pile on: one ounce of coffee liqueur, one ounce of chocolate syrup, one ounce of creme de cacao, one ounce of vodka, two scoops of chocolate ice cream and once cup of crushed ice.

Blend the concoction until smooth and pour into a stemmed glass (it’s Valentine’s after all). Top it with whipped cream and garnish with a cherry on top. If death was truly this sweet…
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