19 Best Valentine's Day Cocktails to Drink With Your Sweetheart
Raise a glass to love (and these delicious drinks)!
Every holiday comes with its own set of treats — be it festive sweets, elaborate dinners, or themed drinks. Some special occasions, however, feature all of the above, like Valentine's Day. The most romantic night of the year is known for its chocolate-centric treats, elegant various-course meals (if you're going all out), and, of course, a delicious Valentine's Day drink. These Valentine's Day cocktails will put the perfect finishing touch on your über romantic plans for Feb. 14 (and are just as great solo, if you plan on boycotting the holiday altogether). Sure, you can just pop a bottle of Champagne and call it a night, but why not add a hint of pink or red to your libations and make Valentine's Day even more festive? (Or you can really switch things up and transform your valentine's favorite dessert into a cocktail.)
There's bound to be at least one cocktail recipe on this list that everyone will love. Whether you and your valentine prefer alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, or something sweet over something tart, you're bound to find a Valentine's Day cocktail that you'll want to drink all year long. No matter how you're planning on celebrating the day of love, if at all, a themed cocktail can set Valentine's Day apart from every other day of the year. And with their gorgeous presentations, these Valentine's Day drinks will dress up the V-Day dinner table to the nines.
Cranberry Cava
This festive, fizzy beverage is as gorgeous as it is delicious. Plus, it only contains two ingredients, so you don't need to be a mixologist to master it.
Cherry Crush
This cocktail may look sugary-sweet, but it's actually pretty smokey, flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and more.
Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.
The Humble Magnificent Cocktail
Combine mint, cinnamon, lemon juice, and apple brandy to make this aesthetically pleasing and incredibly tasty cocktail.
Cranberry Cheer
Put a more unique spin on your go-to cranberry cocktail with this spiced, holiday-friendly whiskey drink.
Pomegranate-Apple Cocktails
Make this versatile drink with or without alcohol, hot or cold. No matter what you and your valentine are craving, this drink will hit the spot.
Mint and Chip Cocktail
Marry your favorite sweet combination with this Tiffany Blue cocktail — a gorgeous addition to any Valentine's Day table.
Strawberry-Basil Bourbon Lemonade
Turn your Valentine's Day into a hot summer evening on the beach, a book in one hand and a fruity cocktail in the other, with this recipe. All you need are strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and some bourbon.
S'mores Martini
Sweets are a big part of Valentine's Day, so why not liquify your go-to dessert with this to-die-for cocktail? It's the perfect beverage for a cold night in.
Pomegranate Margarita
Add some spice to your Valentine's Day with this tart pomegranate margarita recipe.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Blackberry Punch
If you're planning a romantic evening, this blackberry punch would be a great addition to the menu. The deep, dark colors of the plum and raspberries gives this cocktail a luxurious feel.
Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.
Iced Sparkling Honey-Lime Red Tea
To keep things light and refreshing this Valentine's Day, cheers to love with this pinky-red honey-lime iced tea.
Pomegranate Royale
Add an elegant touch to your Valentine's Day with this fruity pomegranate royale.
Winter Sangria
Sangria isn't just for the summer! This winter sangria is perfectly spiced (and perfectly red) for the most romantic day of the year.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Watermelon Slushie
The perfect drink for the whole family to enjoy. Your kids will love getting to have one of these sweet red slushies that only require three ingredients.
Orange-Cranberry Mimosa
Step up your Valentine's Day breakfast in bed with one of these orange-cranberry mimosas.
Sugar Plum Dreams Cocktail
If you want to go all out for your Valentine's Day drink, make this sugar plum dreams cocktail and coat the glass with pink and red rimming sugar.
Frozen Watermelon Slush
This fruity drink is both tart and sweet, and is the perfect Valentine's Day treat for all ages.
Strawberry Sangria
If you're looking for a strong, yet subtle, cocktail to enjoy this Valentine's Day, you've found it. Packed with two bottles of wine, a cup of orange-flavored vodka, strawberries, and grapes, you won't want to put it down.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond. Her work has appeared in Bustle, Refinery 29, Glamour, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, Philadelphia Magazine, and more. When she's not reading (or talking about reading on Bad on Paper, the bookish podcast she co-hosts), you can find Olivia working on her first novel, curating the perfect playlist, or shopping online.
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