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Bar Recipes Valentine’s Day Cocktails

5 Valentine's Day Cocktails to Celebrate Love, Friendship & Everything in Between

Raise a glass to these cheeky drinks.

January 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM PST
Bar Recipes Valentine’s Day Cocktails

5 Valentine's Day Cocktails to Celebrate Love, Friendship & Everything in Between

Raise a glass to these cheeky drinks.

January 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM PST

Valentine’s Day is creeping up on us fast. The aisles of grocery stores are already overflowing with heart-shaped candy, and reservations at restaurants are filling up fast. Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other or with friends, a cocktail is likely in order. Luckily the season for love is also a season of cheeky and delicious drinks.

From classics like the Cosmopolitan to underrated libations like the Cognac cocktail uniquely named Between the Sheets, there are lots of options to choose from. Some are sweet and exotic, while others lean into classic flavors and toasty bubbles. Regardless of what your plans are for the day, you’re sure to find something tantalizing to enjoy.

For a Galentine’s dinner or soiree with friends, consider batching favorites ahead of time. This way, you can top your glasses off as the evening continues without having to have a bartender on hand. On the contrary, a romantic dinner will do well with a chic martini or sparkling wine cocktail. Ahead, the best Valentine’s Day cocktails that celebrate love, friendship, and the spirit of togetherness.

cosmopolitan cocktail
Photo credit: Katarina Femic

Cosmopolitan

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1ounce cranberry juice
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • Orange twist for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add all of the wet ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until well mixed and chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist, and enjoy.
Sweet lychee martini on white background.
Photo credit: Yulia Naumenko

Lychee Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • 1 ounce lychee juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 lychees for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add all of the wet ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well mixed and chilled.
  2. Place strainer on top of the glass and strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. Garnish with lychees on a skewer and enjoy.
Refreshing Boozy Pink Lady Cocktail
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Pink Lady

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1/2 ounce apple brandy
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 ounce grenadine
  • 1 egg white
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice
  2. Shake vigorously until well mixed and chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry, and enjoy.
French 75
Photo credit: Aamulya

French 75

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounce gin
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 4 ounces sparkling wine
  • Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a Champagne flute.
  4. Top with sparkling wine.
  5. Garnish with the lemon twist, and enjoy.
between the sheets cocktail
Photo credit: Marco Jan

Between The Sheets

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Cognac
  • 1 ounce light rum
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  4. Twist orange peel over the top of the cocktail to release oils and enjoy.

 




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