Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate all forms of love, whether romantic or platonic. As February 14 approaches, it’s the perfect time to raise a glass with festive cocktails designed for the occasion. While chocolates and roses often steal the spotlight, crafting a fun and vibrant drink can enhance your Valentine’s Day celebration, whether you’re hosting a romantic dinner or a Galentine’s gathering.
Here are some delightful cocktail recipes to try this Valentine’s Day, from bubbly concoctions to fruity delights:
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes
- Coming Up Roses
- Casamigos Espresso Martini
- The Pink One
- Chocolate Noir Negroni
- Bourbon Raspberry Sour
- Love at First Sip
- Red Raspberry
- Malibu Strawberry Spritz
- Silver Rose Gimlet
- Rum Espresso Martini
- The Bayou Cosmopolitan
- Brother’s Bond Heart & Soul
- Aragua’s Romance
- Pomegranate Sour Heart
- 21Seeds Negroni
- Strawberry and Lemongrass Fizz
- Flora Dora
- Lady in Red
- Sweetheart Spritz
- Rosita
- Glendalough Rose Martini
- D’ussé Cherry On Top
- Cointreau Pink Margarita
- Glenfiddich Manhattan
- Garden of Legacy
- Pink Parasol
- Rosa Romance
- Cupid’s Arrow
- Malfy Rosa Gin and Tonic
- Kiss Me Paloma
- Third Wheel
Coming Up Roses
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Lillet Rosé
- 0.5 oz raspberry syrup
- Egg white
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Directions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker without ice; shake to emulsify egg white. Add ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with raspberries.
Casamigos Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila
- 0.75 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 1 oz Licor 43
- 0.75 oz coffee liqueur
- 4 dashes chocolate bitters
- Cocoa powder, for garnish.
Directions: Add all ingredients to a shaker and dry shake for six seconds. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Dust with cocoa powder.
The Pink One
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka
- 0.75 oz triple sec
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- 0.33 oz cranberry juice
- Orange zest, for garnish
Directions: Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice; shake vigorously. Fine strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange zest.
Chocolate Noir Negroni
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Renais Gin
- 30 ml Regal Rogue Red Vermouth
- 20 ml Campari
- 10 ml Crème de Cacao Brown
- Melted white chocolate, for garnish
Directions: Melt white chocolate; use a pastry brush to brush the inside of a frozen glass. Place glass in the freezer. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice; stir for 20 seconds to chill and dilute. Pour mixture into glass over a fresh large block of ice.
These cocktails set the stage for a memorable Valentine’s Day, whether you’re staying in with a special someone or toasting to friendship. Enjoy your cocktails responsibly!