Valentine’s Day Cocktails

Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart, getting together with the gals or simply celebrating solo, these cocktails are sure to sweeten your Valentine’s Day!

A pale pink cocktail garnished with lemon twists in a coupe glass, with a jigger and a whole lemon in the background on a white surface.

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Your cheat sheet to Valentine’s Day drinks

Roses are red, violets are blue, celebrate love with a cocktail or two! Okay, that was cheesy. But the sentiment is not.

Valentine’s Day has never been one of my favorite holidays. I always thought it was over-commercialized and never saw the point of a $8 card (seriously, $8 for a card?!) or chocolate filled with something crunchy and questionable. Saint Valentine would never!

But I’ve since re-framed the day as an opportunity to celebrate the love and devotion that abounds in my life. From my husband to my family to my friends to my followers, I’m so fortunate to be surrounded by a community that fills my cup!

What better way to celebrate than suggesting things to fill your cup? Whether you’re getting together with your girls for Galentine’s Day or having a romantic dinner at home with your significant other, I’m convinced that no celebration is complete without a cocktail crafted with love. After all, the best gift is one you can enjoy together!

Strawberry Mimosas just make brunch rosy! Whether you make them for a weekend with gal pals, a wedding shower or a celebration like Easter, Mother's Day or Valentine's Day, these sparkling pink mimosas are the perfect way to toast the day ahead. (via feastandwest.com)

Tips for picking a Valentine’s Day cocktail

Whether you’re making cocktails for your sweetheart or your sweetest gal pal, here are a few tips for choosing a delicious drink they’ll love.

  1. Pick their favorite spirit. This is an easy one, but find out what your companion’s preferences are: 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pick the right glassware. Nothing says fancy like getting out the pretty martini glasses you never use.
  4. 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.
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What to serve for Valentine’s Day

While drinks are dandy, sometimes you may need a little sustenance while you sip on February 14th.

For a group get-together, I always opt for easy appetizers. You really can’t go wrong with a cheese and charcuterie board, especially when you add special touches like homemade pita chips and a dip like whipped feta. Caprese skewers are an easy to eat option while mingling.

Champagne cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion, with a light champagne flavor that is simply delightful. Chocolate pudding shots are a fun and boozy treat that will be the talk of the party.

If you’re opting for a date night filled with romance, you may want more of a meal. This easy pasta dish is a winner in my book — pair it with these pizza breadsticks for some extra yum. I also enjoy this apple pecan salad for something a bit lighter.

Don’t forget dessert! Candy is dandy, but play Cupid and craft some sweetness yourself. Chocolate covered strawberries are a Valentine’s Day icon — when you make them yourself, you can dress them up with plenty of toppings to show your affection.

The best Valentine’s Day drinks

These stunning sippers are the perfect way to say ‘I love you’ for Valentine’s Day, or any day!

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a sliced strawberry on a gold cocktail pick over a pink cocktail.
Strawberry Martini
Sweet and delicious, this sipper even fits the color palate of the holiday thanks to its pink hue! Try it with dessert or a salty appetizer to balance the sweetness.
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elderflower rose gimlet in a gold-rimmed stemless cocktail glass with pink garden roses and limes on a white background
Elderflower Rose Gimlet
This rosy beauty is a fragrant floral and gin cocktail with hints of elderflower and rose.
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a raspberry mule in a glass and copper mug with a copper straw on a pink napkin
Raspberry Moscow Mule
Classic ginger and lime flavors perfectly compliment the sweet-tart raspberry flavor in this dreamy pink cocktail.
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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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Rosé Wine Granita is like a grown-up, alcoholic snow cone or slushy. This version of frosé is super simple and the perfect way to enjoy summer. (via feastandwest.com)
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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two rose champagne cocktails with a gold jigger and a bowl of rose petals
Rose Champagne Cocktail
Why stop with a bouquet? Give your valentine a fragrant, bubbly cocktail they'll love!
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Say cheers with a Sparkling Pomegranate Port Wine Cocktail! This rutilant drink marries the sweetness of Port wine with tart pomegranate and a hint of orange flavor, topped with a bit of bubbly champagne. (via feastandwest.com)
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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rosé gummy bears with wine in a stemless wine glass
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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Two raspberry cocktails in coupe glasses garnished with fresh raspberries, accompanied by a shaker and a plate with mint leaves on a white surface.
Raspberry Martini
Raspberry syrup packs sweet berry flavor into this luscious sipper. Fresh raspberries make a stunning 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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Two glasses filled with strawberry mimosa next to a gold bowl.
Strawberry Mimosas
Strawberry Mimosas make brunch rosy! These sparkling pink mimosas are the perfect way to toast the day ahead.
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Say cheers to the new year with an Elderflower French 75! It's a floral take on the classic champagne cocktail with lemon, gin and St. Germain elderflower liqueur. (via feastandwest.com)
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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A pink cocktail in a coupe glass garnished with a lemon peel, with a similar drink and whole lemons in the background.
Classic Cosmopolitan Drink
This fun pink drink is hard to beat for a celebration with the girls! Cranberry juice lends flavor and color fit for Valentine's Day.
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Chocolate Cake Shooters next to chocolate squares and chocolate cake.
Chocolate Cake Shooters
These shots taste just like chocolate cake thanks to a few key ingredients! They are a surprising way to finish the night, especially if you don't have dessert.
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the amortentia potion cocktail from harry potter surrounded by potion-sized bottles of colorful cocktail ingredients, a magic wand, a feather, a stack of books and a small cauldron
Love Potion Cocktail
Stir up a little magic with this Harry Potter-inspired cocktail! Wow your Valentine with its color-changing, shimmering appearance and sweet, rosy taste.
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two pink cocktails on a white backdrop.
Clover Club Cocktail
It's hard to resist the velvety texture and elegant allure of this classic cocktail.
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Two cocktails in coupe glasses with a deep pink liquid, likely Blood Orange Daiquiris, are surrounded by sliced oranges, a gold jigger, and assorted jewelry beads on a white background.
Blood Orange Daiquiri
Toast each other with a Blood Orange Daiquiri, a ruby twist on the classic New Orleans citrus rum cocktail. (Bonus: This one's great for Mardi Gras too!)
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A shiny gold tray sits on a white marble surface holding two martini glasses filled with coffee-colored liquid. Coffee beans are scattered around
Espresso Martini
Combat some of the sweetness by finishing the evening with this classic dessert cocktail.
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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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You don't have to hunt for the prettiest cocktail for Easter brunch, because I already found it. The Raspberry Mint Kir Royale is a sweet sparkler with all the fresh flavors of warmer weather. Enjoy it all spring and summer! (via feastandwest.com)
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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Rock candy on a stick sits inside a pink cocktail in a gold star stemless champagne flute. Another flute and a bottle of pink liquor sit behind while a pink and gold plate of rock candy is in the corner of the image.
Pink Champagne Cocktail
This sweet and bubbly sipper is perfect for raising a glass with those you love!
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From taco night to girls' night, Strawberry Basil Margaritas are the freshest summer sipper around. With all the tastes of the farmers market, these tequila-based beauties are sure to be a fan favorite. (via feastandwest.com)
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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The storied Seelbach Bourbon Champagne Cocktail is a glitzy cocktail worthy of celebration! The marriage of bourbon whiskey, champagne, orange and cocktail bitters is a festive way to toast both the holidays and the new year. Cheers! (via feastandwest.com)
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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Kick off summertime with a batch of cherry red Cheerwine Bourbon Slushies. Make ice cubes from this famous North Carolina soda and blend them with your favorite American whiskey for a true patriotic treat. (via feastandwest.com)
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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Closeup of a chocolate old-fashioned cocktail in a rocks glass with chocolate rim and chocolate out of focus in the background
Chocolate Old-Fashioned
It's not Valentine's Day without chocolate! It's sweet enough to act as dessert thanks to chocolate liqueur, chocolate bitters and chocolate garnishes.
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