Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Home
Pagan
Witchin’ in the Kitchen at Beltane: Chocolate Aphrodisiac Brew

Witchin’ in the Kitchen at Beltane: Chocolate Aphrodisiac Brew

Last updated on: April 24, 2019 at 11:31 am by Heron Michelle

Witchin’ in the Kitchen at Beltane: Chocolate Aphrodisiac Brew 2019-04-24T11:31:58-04:00 Heron Michelle

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Beltane celebrates High Spring. It is the peak of perkiness, the apex of potency, and the apogee of exuberance. Its a sexy time, y’all. Let the shenanigans commence! Need a magickal brew to help raise his Maypole, and part her veil? Try this tasty high-octane aphrodisiac in your chalice this sabbat…

CC0 Public Domain – Pixabay

Chocolate Aphrodisiac Brew

1 cup dried damiana  herb (1)
4 sticks cinnamon

1 vanilla pod (2)
1 tsp angelica root (5)
3 cups Jamaican spiced rum – I like Captain Morgan’s.
2 T baking cocoa: best to choose high quality, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, from cacao beans (3)
honey to taste, about a 1/2 cup
1 vial Royal Jelly (4)

In a large, glass wide-mouthed container that can be tightly sealed, add the rum. Split open vanilla pod and add beans to the jar. Throw in the cinnamon sticks, damiana herb, angelica root and cocoa powder. Seal in the jar and store in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks. Every now and again, shake the jar. You are basically making an alcohol extraction of these herbs.

When ready, strain the herbs from the rum using a sieve first. Once the bulky stuff is removed, I like to filter it one more time through a finer coffee filter, to remove all the small particles. Once strained into a clean jar, add honey and royal jelly. Stir until well blended.

Bottle it up! This recipe is best if left to mellow for a while, but it can be served right away. I recommend no more than a swig at a time, shortly before you get….ahem…busy. It can also be added to other cocktails in place of plain rum.

Have fun this Beltane, but please drink responsibly. Remember Heron’s first rule of witchcraft is “don’t burn the witch,” starting with you. You are precious! Take good care of yourself and others this Beltane Sabbat.

Enjoy!
~Heron

“Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of Mexico, including the Mayan Indians and is used for both male and female sexual stimulation, increased energy, asthma, depression, impotence and menstrual problems.” source
“Vanillin-rich oil also works in the bedroom as an aphrodisiac, where scientific studies have confirmed that vanilla oil cures patients suffering from impotency, libido loss, sexual frigidity, and erectile dysfunction. The oil works to stimulate secretions of human hormones to help promote arousal.” source
“Cocoa beans are considered to be nature’s anti-depressant. These beans contain dopamine, phenylethylamine (PEA) and serotonin, all of which are used to promote positive mental health and moods. ” source
“Ovulatory dysfunction is the most common cause of female infertility. Royal jelly can help boost a woman’s fertility by increasing the quality of her eggs and improving her overall reproductive health.” source
“Angelica is used to… improve sex drive…In combination with other herbs, angelica is also used for treating premature ejaculation.” source

Arts, Crafts & Cooking

About Heron Michelle

Heron Michelle is a witch, high priestess, mom, artist and shopkeeper living in Greenville, North Carolina. Connect with her on Facebook: Witch on Fire, and follow her on Twitter @HeronMichelle13. You can read more about the author here.

Previous Post

April 24, 2017

Crafting a Beltane Maypole with Help from Pythagoras

Next Post

April 28, 2017 Witchin' in the Kitchen: Bacchus' Beltane Spear and Bean Salad

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Arts, Crafts & Cooking Business Cermony and Liturgy Columns Comedy Community Death Elemental Witchcraft Health and Wellness Holidays Interfaith Life Love, Sex & Relationships Magic or Magick Nature Politics Prayers, Poems, Blessings & Stories Recipes Rites of Passage Ritual and Practice Science and Research Shopkeeper Saga Technology Theology, Ethics, Philosophy Uncategorized Witch on Fire

Select a Month October 2026 September 2026 July 2026 June 2026 May 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 November 2025 September 2025 August 2025 May 2025 November 2024 September 2024 August 2024 March 2024 February 2024 December 2023 September 2023 August 2023 May 2023 February 2023 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 April 2022 March 2022 December 2021 November 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 December 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 August 2015 July 2015

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What year did Martin Luther post his 95 Theses?

Select your answer to see how you score.

1600 1401 1517 1492