12 Perfect Valentine’s Day Cocktails To Make
Come February 14 (aka Valentine’s Day) if you are planning a romantic dinner at home with your spouse and/or significant other, one of the things you also have to think about is the Valentine’s Day Cocktails that you plan on making to enjoy before, during, and/or after the meal.
Regardless of what your plans are for February 14, all of these Valentine’s Day Cocktails will make your Valentine’s Day extra special. This article includes a variety of Valentine’s Day Cocktails, from dessert drinks, and red and pink drinks. There will also be a few recipes for non-alcoholic Valentine’s Day Cocktails too.
Now, with all of that information being said, let’s take a look down below and check out the following 12 Perfect Valentine’s Day Cocktails To Make on Valentine’s Day:
1. Black Raspberry Champagne Bellini:
I couldn’t do an article about the best Valentine’s Day Cocktails to have/make without out including one with champagne! Although this raspberry-topped bubbly drink is meant to be served during the Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve, it is still a wonderful option to consider having on Valentine’s Day if you want that’s elegant and refreshing.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
2. Raspberry Pink Champagne Floats:
The first of several dessert drinks featured in this article that also make perfect Valentine Day’s Cocktails are these Raspberry Pink Champagne Floats! This classy and festive pink drink consists of pink champagne, raspberry sorbet, and fresh raspberries. Very pink, very bubbly, and very delicious, am I right?
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
3. Berry Sweetheart:
For those of you who are either underage and/or don’t drink alcohol, don’t panic! As I said earlier, I promised to include a few recipes for non-alcoholic Valentine’s Day Cocktails.
The first of the three non-Alcoholic Valentine’s Day Cocktails is the Berry Sweetheart, which is a simple to make and delicious as well. One only needs three ingredients to make this drink: Red cranberry juice, apple juice, and honey.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
4. Frosé:
Valentine’s Day is not complete without some rosé and the color of this drink gets its amazing color from blending in strawberries. This frozen cocktail is simply a combination of rosé wine, frozen strawberries, simple syrup, and citrus vodka.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
5. French 75:
If you are having trouble deciding on which Valentine’s Day Cocktails to make during the romantic meal you have planned for you and your significant other, you can also go back to having one of the classic cocktails, such as a French 75. This classic drink is easy to make. It is simply a combination of champagne and gin.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
6. Affogato:
Affogato is dessert and after-dinner coffee in one glass. This drink requires only hot espresso and vanilla ice cream. As for the booze, one can spike his/her affogato with amaretto, hazelnut, or Irish Cream (preferably Bailey’s Irish Cream) liqueurs.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
7. Strawberry Tequila Soda:
The Strawberry Tequila Soda is one of those Valentine’s Day Cocktails that’s not too sweet or sugary. This refreshing pink drink consists of tequila, muddled strawberries, lime juice, and a splash of club soda (If you don’t have any club soda, you can use tonic water as well). If you love Gin & Tonic, you will thoroughly enjoy the Strawberry Tequila Soda as well!
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
8. Cupid’s Cocktail:
Given the fact that Cupid is the symbol of love, Cupid’s Cocktail is definitely one of the most perfect Valentine’s Day Cocktails to consider making for you and your significant other on Valentine’s Day! There’s both an alcoholic version and a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail. For the non-alcoholic version, all you need to do is swap out the champagne and vodka with flavored seltzer (strawberry or vanilla-flavored seltzer is highly recommended) or club soda.
For the recipe of this cocktail (both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions, click here.
9. Love Potion #9:
Another one of the dessert drinks that’s featured in this article of Valentine’s Day Cocktails, Love Potion #9 is like a boozy strawberry smoothie with a hint of chocolate. To make this wonderful ice cream cocktail, all you need is some vodka (choice of vanilla, clear, or strawberry (for Valentine’s Day, the latter is the best choice)), crème de cacao, strawberries, and some vanilla ice cream. Blend all of the listed ingredients in a blender and enjoy!
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
10. Cherry Bomb Mocktail:
The third of the three non-alcoholic Valentine’s Day Cocktails to be featured in this article, the Cherry Bomb Mocktail not only tastes fantastic, but it is also extremely easy to make! The only four ingredients that one needs to make this drink are lemon lime soda, grenadine, lime, and maraschino cherries. This fun, flirty, and fruity mocktail will look wonderful with heart-shaped ice cubes.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
11. A Chocolate Martini:
I couldn’t do an article about Valentine’s Day Cocktails without including a chocolate martini! This dessert cocktail is the perfect combination of boozy and sweet perfect for you and your significant other to enjoy as a sweet treat post-meal.
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
12. Giggle Juice:
This drink is one of the most original and unique Valentine’s Day Cocktails out there that you and your significant other should try/have on February 14. For those of you who don’t know, Giggle Juice is simply a combination of Moscato, pink lemonade, strawberries, lemon-lime soda, and vodka.
Trust me, this sweet cocktail will have you and your significant other giggle the rest of the night away, making your Valentine’s Day extra fun and memorable!
For the recipe of this cocktail, click here.
Which of the Valentine’s Day Cocktails featured above do you want to make on February 14th for your significant other? Be sure to let us know which Valentine’s Day Cocktails down below in the comments section!
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