Preston's, the Riverside Hotel's exclusive lobby lounge, is bringing back the romance of Old Florida. Bask in the glow of each other's love - and the Riverside Hotel lobby fireplace, in true South Florida style. Preston's newest cocktail, Love Potion #9, is a soothing and exciting treat -with just the right combination of sweetness and strength:

Love Potion #9
1 oz strawberry, vanilla or clear vodka
1/2 oz white crème de cacao
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
Scoop vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup ice
Strawberry for garnish

Preston's also has two other specialty cocktails to help you get in the mood:

Flirtini
2 pieces fresh pineapple
1/2 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz vodka
1 oz pineapple juice
3 oz champagne
Maraschino cherry for garnish

Blushing Lady
1 oz PAMA Pomegranate liqueur
2 oz vodka
1 oz pink grapefruit juice
Lemon wedge
Coarse sugar for rimming glass

After an afternoon spent shopping along Las Olas Boulevard or while waiting for dinner at the Grill Room on Las Olas, Preston's signature cocktails are a great way to savor the romance of the season.

Preston's is located inside the Riverside Hotel lobby at 620 East Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Preston's opens every evening from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Please call the Riverside Hotel at 954.467.0671 for more information or visit http://www.riversidehotel.com.