Valentine’s Day Cocktails
WRITTEN BY: SCOTT VAN DORT
Love is in the air, which can only mean one thing—Valentine’s Day has arrived! Time to break out the heart-shaped everything, because we’ve a collection of Valentine’s Day cocktails that promise love at first sip.
Regardless of whether you’re planning a romantic night for two or for twenty, we’ve hand-selected 11 cocktails that are easy to make, easy to please, and easy to love.
From timeless classics to creative variations, we’ve got drinks that’ll melt the hearts of everyone. So, grab your shaker, pour your heart out, and let’s toast to love!
1. Vodka Cranberry
This flirty mix of tart Cranberry and smooth Vodka is like Cupid’s arrow coming straight for your heart…and taste buds. Its vibrant red hue screams romance, making it the perfect drink to toast this Valentine’s Day. Here’s how to make a Vodka Cranberry.
2. Soho Martini
Soho? So yes! This sultry blend of Absolut Vodka, Absolut Vanilia, Triple Sec, and a dash of Orange Bitters is one to make the heart sing. Easy to make, easy to love. Let us show you how to make a Soho Martini.
3. Pink Martini
If its pink color doesn’t set the mood, then its alluring mix of Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters, and a splash of Grenadine most certainly will. Make the right impression – discover how to mix a Pink Martini.
4. Raspberry Fields Forever
Looking for a sweet and tangy rendezvous? Look no further. Absolut Vodka, Raspberry Purée, and Soda Water, garnished with Plump Raspberries and a zesty Lemon Wedge. Discover our Raspberry Fields Forever cocktail recipe.
5. Negroni
Intense, sophisticated and intensely bitter – one sip and you’ll never forget a Negroni. A classic cocktail that’s elegant, sexy and bold, if you’re looking to impress someone, nothing makes a statement quite like a Negroni. Here’s how to make a classic Negroni.
6. Vodka Martini
Shake things up this Valentine’s Day with a Vodka Martini. An elegant and suave blend of Absolut Vodka and Dry Vermouth, garnished with an Olive or a twist of Lemon, it’s got all the ingredients of a classic love story. Surprise your loved one and learn how to make a Vodka Martini.
7. Passion Fruit Martini
Nothing says passion like, well, Passion Fruit, which makes the Passion Fruit Martini the perfect drink to mix this Valentine’s Day. Blending Absolut Vodka, Passion Fruit Purée, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, and Passion Fruit Liqueur, it’s like a tropical love affair. Turn up the passion with our Passion Fruit Martini recipe.
8. Strawberry Night
Is there anything more romantic than the combination of Vanilla and Strawberry? We doubt it. Strawberry Night is a delectable blend of Absolut Vanilia, Passion Fruit Juice, and Passion Fruit Liqueur, garnished with fresh Strawberries, a wedge of Pineapple and a Vanilla Pod. Make it a night to remember with a Strawberry Night. Discover our recipe for a Strawberry Night.
9. Blood Orange Cosmo
The Blood Orange Cosmo is a bright, zesty, and zingy twist on the classic Cosmopolitan, using Absolut Mandrin (Mandarin-Flavored Vodka) instead of Absolut Citron (Lemon-Flavored Vodka). The result? A match made in cocktail heaven. Learn how to make a Blood Orange Cosmo.
10. Peach on the Beach
Oh-so-smooth, oh-so-delicious. Mixing Absolut Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Peach Liqueur, and garnished with a Peach Wedge, it’s a peachy, beachy kinda romance. Here’s how to make a Peach on the Beach.
11. Cosmopolitan
Nothing says “I love you” like the Cosmo. This chic and sassy mix of Absolut Citron, Cranberry Juice, Triple Sec, and Lime Juice has been captivating cocktail lovers for years. One sip and you too will be in love. Discover how to make a classic Cosmo.
