Bartenders break out their sexy little cocktail drinks

Valentine’s Day: Between the expectations of flowers, chocolate and dinner, there’s a lot to screw up. If the clichés don’t do it for you—or if you’re single—you might need a stiff drink to pass the evening by easier. Or, perhaps an aphrodisiac-type drink. The following are some romantic Valentine’s Day drinks suggested to SN&R by local bartenders and bar managers.

Pasión de Mayahuel (Passion of Mayahuel): The creation of bar manager Gil Jora, this cocktail features tequila, champagne, pomegranate and orange liquor. Tequila Museo Mayahuel, 1200 K Street; (916) 441-7200.

Sunday Funday: According to bar supervisor Will Comstock, when you order a Sunday Funday, you’ll recieve a martini glass lined with chocolate drizzle, then filled with marshmallow vodka, amaretto and crème de banana, all topped with whipped cream. 3 Fires Lounge, 1501 L Street; (916) 267-6823.

Corazón Puro (Pure Heart): Bartender Mauricio Oliva says this is a sweet red drink, just like a heart. Ingredients include tequila, pomegranate, agave nectar, lime juice and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur. Zócalo, 1801 Capitol Avenue; (916) 441-0303.

Here are some other places to order a good cocktail this Valentine’s Day:

Barwest, 2724 J Street; (916) 476-4550

De Vere’s Irish Pub, 1531 L Street; (916) 231-9947

The Depot Video Bar, 2001 K Street; 441-6823

Dive Bar, 1016 K Street; (916) 737-5999

Ella Dining Room & Bar, 1131 K Street; (916) 443-3772

Fox & Goose, 1001 R Street; (916) 443-8825

The Golden Bear, 2326 K Street; (916) 441-2242

Grange Restaurant & Bar, 926 J Street; (916) 492-4450

Lounge on 20, 1050 20th Street, Suite 100; (916) 443-6620

The Mercantile Saloon, 1928 L Street; (916) 447-0792

Old Ironsides, 1901 10th Street; (916) 443-9751

R15, 1431 R Street; (916) 930-9090

Shady Lady Saloon, 1409 R Street, Suite 101; (916) 231-9121