Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Sip, Stir & Celebrate
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Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, hosting a Galentine’s get-together, or treating yourself to a cozy night in, Valentine’s Day calls for cocktails that feel just a little extra. Think pretty pours, playful flavors, and drinks that are as fun to make as they are to sip.
Here are a few Valentine’s Day cocktails that bring the romance—no bartending degree required.
1. The Classic French 75
Light, bubbly, and effortlessly elegant—the French 75 is a Valentine’s staple for a reason.
Ingredients
- 1 oz gin
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Champagne or sparkling wine
How to Make
Shake the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a champagne flute and top with bubbles. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why We Love It:
It’s crisp, celebratory, and perfect for a toast—whether that’s to love, friendship, or just surviving the week.
2. Strawberry Rosé Spritz
This one’s flirty, fruity, and dangerously easy to drink.
Ingredients
- 2 oz strawberry purée or muddled fresh strawberries
- 3 oz rosé wine
- 1 oz sparkling water
- Ice
How to Make
Add strawberries to a glass and muddle if using fresh fruit. Fill with ice, pour in rosé, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
Why We Love It:
It looks beautiful in the glass and tastes like Valentine’s Day in drink form.
3. Pink Paloma
A citrusy twist on a classic with a Valentine’s Day glow-up.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- Splash of club soda
- Salt (optional)
How to Make
Salt the rim if desired. Fill a glass with ice, add tequila and juices, then top with club soda. Stir and garnish with a grapefruit slice.
Why We Love It:
Bright, bold, and a little unexpected—just like the best kind of love.
4. Chocolate Espresso Martini
For the dessert lovers (and the night owls).
Ingredients
- 1½ oz vodka
- 1 oz espresso or cold brew
- ½ oz coffee liqueur
- ½ oz chocolate liqueur
How to Make
Shake everything with ice until frothy. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with espresso beans or chocolate shavings.
Why We Love It:
It’s rich, indulgent, and perfect for ending the night on a sweet note.
5. Valentine’s Mocktail: Raspberry Fizz
Because everyone deserves a festive drink.
Ingredients
- 2 oz raspberry syrup or muddled raspberries
- ½ oz lemon juice
- Sparkling water
- Ice
How to Make
Add syrup and lemon juice to a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Why We Love It:
Bright, refreshing, and just as celebratory as a cocktail—minus the alcohol.
Presentation is half the fun. Serve your Valentine’s Day cocktails in glassware that feels special, add a citrus twist or fresh berries, and don’t forget the cheers-worthy moment before the first sip.
Whether you’re mixing drinks for two or hosting a full table of friends, these cocktails are all about celebrating love—in every form.
Cheers to Valentine’s Day!