Make your sweetheart’s dreams come true with one of these Valentine’s Day cocktails.
Roses are red, violets are blue, celebrate love with a cocktail or two!
Okay, that was cheesy. But the sentiment is not.
If you’re planning a Valentine’s Day dinner (might I suggest this easy pasta dish followed by chocolate covered strawberries), you should make sure to plan some drinks to go along with your menu.
You could always go the bottle of wine route with dinner, but a cocktail to start the night or to enjoy with dessert is always a winner.
Tips for picking a Valentine’s Day cocktail
- Pick your date’s favorite spirit. This is an easy one, but find out what they prefer: gin, vodka, tequila, wine, champagne, bourbon — there are so many options to make a
drink they’ll love. When in doubt, go for something vodka-based as it’s more of a clean slate that can handle other flavors. - Make it colorful. Red or pink are surefire colors for drinks that are perfectly festive for Valentine’s Day. Berries are a great way to naturally color your drinks, or you could go for a rosy spirit like Chambord or even rosé wine.
- Pick the right glassware. Nothing says fancy like getting out the pretty martini glasses you never use.
- Dress it up. Add some red or pink embellishments to up-level your
drink . Rose petals, paper straws, fresh berries, even a cute heart-shaped drink stirrer are all great ways to garnish your drinks.
I rounded up 16 lovable libations you can enjoy with your sweetheart for a Valentine’s Day date night. Or any time, for that matter!
Any of the drinks below would be a great way to say “I love you.” I hope you and your love try something new and find a new favorite! Which one will you try first? // susannah
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Elderflower Rose Gimlet
This rosy beauty is a fragrant floral and gin cocktail with hints of elderflower and rose.
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Valentine’s Day Sparkling Sangria
Starring fresh berries and wine, this sangria is a romantic drink that anyone would love.
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3
Rosé Wine Granita (Frosé)
Make your own frosé for a show-stopping dessert. This granita is a slushy, sweet dessert made with rosé wine.
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4
Sparkling Pomegranate Port Wine Cocktail
Port wine pairs with zesty triple sec, pomegranate juice and a generous splash of champagne for a fancy Valentine's cocktail or an anytime sipper.
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5
Rosé Gummy Bears
These red and pink gummies are a silly, boozy treat you can make ahead of time. Top them with champagne for a fun drink garnish.
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Framboise Champagne Cocktail
For the beer lover out there, this fun Valentine's Day cocktail combines champagne with raspberry beer.
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7
Strawberry Mimosas
Strawberry Mimosas make brunch rosy! These sparkling pink mimosas are the perfect way to toast the day ahead.
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8
Elderflower French 75 Cocktail
The Elderflower French 75 offers a floral take on a classic champagne cocktail with lemon, gin and St. Germain elderflower liqueur. This one will be your new favorite drink for toasting and celebrating!
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9
Chocolate Cake Shooters
These shots taste just like chocolate cake! Yes, really! They are a surprising way to finish the night, especially if you don't have dessert.
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Chambord and Champagne Cocktail
This Chambord and Champagne Cocktail is a bright red drink that's better than a box of chocolate-covered cherries.
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11
Blood Orange Daiquiri
Toast each other with a Blood Orange Daiquiri, a ruby twist on the classic New Orleans rum cocktail. (Bonus: This one's great for Mardi Gras too!)
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12
Raspberry Mint Kir Royale
This Kir Royale stars Chambord. It's a sweet sipper with a hint of freshness. Garnish it with fresh mint and raspberries.
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13
Strawberry Basil Margaritas
Does your date like tacos? Pair them with Strawberry Basil Margaritas, the freshest margs around. With all the tastes of the farmers' market, these tequila-based beauties are sure to become fan favorites.
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Raspberry Gin Seltzer
Gin lovers will adore this pretty pink drink. And they will love you for making it, too!
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15
Seelbach Bourbon Champagne Cocktail
The Seelbach bourbon champagne cocktail is a unique combination that's a bourbon lover will adore. Garnish it with a couple raspberries instead of lemon for a Valentine's twist.
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16
Cheerwine Bourbon Slushies
A batch of cherry red Cheerwine Bourbon Slushies is a fun way to end the night. (Make these with your favorite cherry soda if you can't find Cheerwine near you.)
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