It’s more fun to drink when you’re munching on something at the same time. The next time you and your girl friends go out for cocktails this month, ditch your usual pulutan and go for an aphrodisiac-laden dish instead.

“Alcohol works as an aphrodisiac on its own,” notes Kat Nantes of Paire Cocktails and Pastries, so it only makes sense to pair a romance-inducing dish with a glass of bubbly. This would also be the perfect way to commemorate the month of love—gather your pals for a night out, pair your drinks with dishes based on these aphrodisiacs, and you’ll soon be feeling some lovin’ in your system. Check out Kat’s recommendations below.

Paire Cocktails and Pastries is located at the ground floor of Cocoon Hotel, Sct. Tobias cor. Sct. Rallos streets, Quezon City. Call 579-1554 or email hello@paire.ph for more information.