Masked in mystery and inspired by legend, love potions have been brewing for centuries. Discover the powerful properties of these homemade brews with The Universal Spirit!
This Valentines Day we’re offering a Universal Spirit Valentine’s Day Gift Kit for $50. The kit includes: dried herbs need for infusing, sugar for simple syrup, mason jar, stainless steel strainer and directions on how to concoct your own recipes and love potions.
Once you obtain a bottle of your own, enjoy these recipes to create romantic DIY gifts, or to imbibe with someone special.
Rev’s Pomegranate Cosmos Cosmopolitans
Serves 4 (or 1, depending your day)
- ½ Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit
- 1 Cup Pomegranate Juice
- ¼ Cup Orange Liqueur
- ¼ Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
In pitcher blend all ingredients, cover and set aside until ready to serve (refrigerate if serving more than 2-3 hours later). To serve: In a cocktail shaker with ice, add half the Cosmopolitan mixture (or as much as you like). Shake until well chilled and strain in chilled up glasses.
The Good Reverend’s Rose Bitters
For the Base Bitter Solution:
- 1 heaping teaspoon Gentian
- 1 heaping teaspoon Wild Cherry Bark
- 1 heaping teaspoon Wormwood, dried*
- ½ Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit
*Note: If Wormwood cannot be found, double the Gentian or Wild Cherry Bark
For the Aromatic Rose Solution:
- 1 Tablespoon Rose Petals, dried
- 1 teaspoon Rose Hips
- ½ Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit
In a clean jar with an air tight lid, add the Gentian, Wild Cherry Bark, Wormwood and Universal Spirit. Seal the jar and store in a cool, dark place for one week- shake the jar daily. Strain the Bitter mixture through a cheesecloth lined sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, discard solids. Add an equal amount of water to the amount of bitter solution, cover and set aside.
In another clean jar with an air tight lid, add the Rose Petals, Rose Hips and Universal Spirit. Seal the jar and store in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days- shake the jar daily. Test the solution after the 3rd day for aroma and taste, and every subsequent day until a desired strength is achieved.
Strain the Rose mixture through a cheesecloth lined sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, discard solids. Add an equal amount of water to the amount of aromatic solution.
To blend the bitters, blend half the Bitter Solution with half of the Rose Solution. Adjust the flavor by adding more Bitter Solution or more Aromatic Solution and dilute with additional water to taste.
Rev’s Champagne Cocktail for Infinite Love and Celebration
- 1-2 pieces Lump Sugar (or 1-2 Sugar Cubes)
- 1-2-3-4-5 or 6 Dashes of Good Reverend’s Rose Bitters
- Champagne, chilled cold, preferably dry
- Cherries, for garnish*
- Violet Flame
In a champagne flute or coupe glass, add the Lump Sugar and dash with Rose Bitters. Top with Champagne and garnish with Cherries. Invoke a Violet Flame or Infinite Love and Celebration, serve immediately.
Rev’s Mocha-Choca-Lata YaYa Liqueur
(Makes 1 quart, plus a little extra)
- ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 oz
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit
- 1 Cup Brewed Coffee
- ½ teaspoon Salt
In a double boiler, or in a microwave, gently melt the Chocolate chips. Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk, whisk to combine. Add the Heavy Cream and whisk to combine. Stir in the remaining ingredients, transfer to an air tight bottle(s) and refrigerate. Serve very cold over ice, ice cream, or with coffee.
Rev’s White Choco-Chai-Lata YaYa Liqueur
(Makes 1 quart, plus a little extra)
- ½ Cup White Chocolate Chips
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 oz
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Good Reverend’s Universal Spirit
- 1 Cup Brewed Chai Tea
- ½ teaspoon Salt
In a double boiler, or in a microwave, gently melt the White Chocolate chips. Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk, whisk to combine. Add the Heavy Cream and whisk to combine. Stir in the remaining ingredients, transfer to an air tight bottle(s) and refrigerate. Serve very cold over ice, ice cream, or with tea.