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February 11, 0203 Cocktails

More than 65 Valentine’s Day Drinks to Make at Home

Sip into Love: Valentine’s Day Drinks Made at Home

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than with a delightful and romantic drink? Skip the crowded bars and create your own intimate atmosphere at home with these delicious Valentine’s Day drinks. From classic cocktails to creative mocktails, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Blackberry Bourbon Sour

 Vodka Drinks

Indulge in the allure of Valentine’s Day with a Raspberry Martini, where velvety vodka meets the sweetness of raspberry simple syrup, creating a vibrant and tantalizing elixir that captures the essence of romance in every sip. For a sophisticated twist, savor the richness of a Hazelnut Espresso Martini, blending vodka with hazelnut liqueur, freshly brewed espresso, and a touch of Kahlua, resulting in a seductive and energizing cocktail that is sure to fuel the sparks of love on this special day.

Raspberry Martinis-The Perks of Being Us

Blackberry Martini-The Perks of Being Us

Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini – The Perks of Being Us

2 Raspberry martinis for valentines day cocktails
BLACKBERRY martini with blackberry garnish
Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini
Call Me An Uber Blueberry Vodka Wine Cocktail
(Last Updated On: September 8, 2022)I have your next favorite blueberry cocktail right here. Made with homemade blueberry simple syrup, vodka and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine cocktail is sweet, dry perfection. Cheers! While this post is sponsored by CK Mondavi and Family Wines and Noble Citrus, the recipe and my love for an incredible wine Read more…
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Call Me An Uber Blueberry Vodka Wine Cocktail
Cosmopolitan Recipe
This classic Cosmopolitan recipe creates a fresh, bright and slightly tart cocktail with the perfect amount of sweetness.
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Cosmopolitan Recipe

Celebrate the enchantment of Valentine’s Day with a sophisticated Rosemary Grapefruit Mule, where premium vodka mingles with fresh grapefruit juice, ginger beer, and a sprig of rosemary, creating a visually stunning and aromatic cocktail that embodies both elegance and zest. For a simpler yet equally delightful option, whip up a 5-Ingredient Lemonade Vodka by combining vodka with pink lemonade, a splash of cranberry juice, & just a few more ingredients.

Pink Moscow Mule – White Kitchen Red Wine

5-Ingredient Pink Vodka Lemonade-Wow It’s Veggie

Grapefruit in a dish, a grapegruit mule in a glass with ice and rosemary
Pink vodka lemonade in 2 glasses with lime slices
Chocolate Martini is a creamy chocolate vodka cocktail
Chocolate Martini is a creamy chocolate vodka cocktail. A combination of Bailey’s Irish Cream, vodka and Creme de Cacao is a sweet, decadent cocktail.
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Chocolate Martini is a creamy chocolate vodka cocktail
Gluten Free Triple Coconut Key Lime Martini
Gluten Free Triple Coconut Key Lime Martini combines coconut vodka with coconut cream and cream of coconut for a tropical libation.
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Gluten Free Triple Coconut Key Lime Martini
Classic French Martini Recipe (Chambord Cocktail)
This classic French martini recipe is a perfect Chambord cocktail with a kiss of sweetness, black raspberry flavor, and a bit of glitz!
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Classic French Martini Recipe (Chambord Cocktail)

Raspberry Mule Cocktail – The Rustic Foodie

Cherry Vodka Sour Recipe – The Bonnie Fig

Lemon Drop Jolly Pops – Life as a Strawberry

Raspberry Mule with ice and raspberries
cranberry raspberry lemon drops in short martini glasses with lemon peel and a cocktail shaker in background
Sea Breeze Cocktail
Sea Breeze cocktail is super refreshing and perfect for summertime sipping. The combination of sweet and tart makes it a favourite of cocktail enthusiasts.
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Sea Breeze Cocktail
Vodka champagne cocktail
This Vodka Champagne Cocktail is crisp, bubbly, elegant, and delicious. It’s perfect for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day!
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Vodka champagne cocktail

Watermelon Martini – The Perks of Being Us

Green Apple Martini – The Perks of Being Us

Citrus Martini – The Perks of Being Us

Granny smith green apples and green apple martini
Citrus Martini easy recipes
Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe - NINNESCAH HOMESTEAD
These salty dogs are perfect for hot summer evenings on the patio. The grapefruit is tart, but in a good way, and the vodka is icy perfection.
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3 salty dog cocktail with a shot glass and garnish
Fig Sour Cocktail Recipe
Fig Sour Cocktail Recipe
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fit sour cocktail with dried figs

Valentine’s Day Drinks with Gin

Blueberry Basil French 75 – Table and Dish

2 blueberry basil french 75 cocktails with a bowl of strawberries
Romantic Pink Lady Cocktail
This velvety Pink Lady cocktail is a gin-based cocktail with a delicate balance of sweet, tart, and fruity flavours.
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Romantic Pink Lady Cocktail

The Lemon Flora (Gin Sour) - Straight to the Hips Baby
This riff on a classic Gin Sour is light, citrusy, and with a dreamy froth of egg white on top - the perfect Spring cocktail.
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The Best Blood Orange Gin & Tonic – Dash of Jazz

Aperol Gin Cocktail – Marley’s Menu

Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail – My Pretty Brown Eats

blood orange gin and tonics in 2 glasses
Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail with watermelom garnish

Tequila Drinks for Valentine’s Day

Golden Passion Fruit Margarita – Masala & Chai

passionfruit magartitas with spicy rim

Mango Margaritas – The Perks Of Being Us

Blood Orange Margarita – Vegan Huggs

Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail – Evergreen Kitchen

2 mango margaritas on the rocks with a slice of mango and fresh mint leaves
close up overhead view of blood orange margarita
2 grapefruit paloma drinks with limes sitting nearby
Mexican 75 | Tequila and Champagne Cocktail - Evolving Table
A Mexican 75 is a tequila and Champagne cocktail and a twist on the classic French 75. It’s an easy and elegant drink for the holidays!
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2 mexican 75 cocktails

Tequila Mule  – Our Love Language is Food

Pineapple Coconut Margarita – Muy Bueno

Grapefruit Margaritas – Britney Breaks Bread

2 mexican mules in copper mugs with mint and limes
grapefruit margarita with citrus and mint garnish and sliced citrus
Hibiscus Margarita (Jamaica Margarita)
Next time you’re in the mood for a cocktail that’s equal parts sweet, tart, refreshing, and boozy, you should try this simple Hibiscus Margarita recipe! Made by spiking hibiscus agua fresca with tequila, lime juice,
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2 hibiscus margaritas
Cinnamon Grapefruit Tequila Sour
This Cinnamon Grapefruit Tequila Sour Cocktail is full of flavor and spice for a sophisticated craft cocktail experience at home.
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2 grapefruit tequilla sours with cinnamon sticks

Bourbon Whiskey Drinks

Blackberry Bourbon Sour – The Perks of Being Us

Fresh Peach Kentucky Mule – Ninnescah Homestead

Blackberry bourbon sour in a glass with rosemary and blackberry garnish

 

Rose & Cardamom Cocktail – The Foodess

Blood Orange Bourbon Fizz – Blue Bowl

2 rose cardomom bourbon cocktails with ice and herbs and rose petals
hand holding blood orange cocktail
Champagne Whiskey Cocktails - Dash of Jazz
Berry liqueur, scotch whisky, and sparkling wine come together for an easy, elegant cocktail made with three ingredients for the perfect bubbly champagne toast on New Year’s eve.
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New York sour cocktail recipe – The Rhubarbarians

Blood Orange Bourbon Smash Cocktail – Dash of Jazz

2 new york sours with lemon zest cheersing
2 Bubbly blood orange bourbon smashes with mint and an orange

Champagne & Wine Drinks

Strawberry and Watermelon Frosé-Bitz & Giggles

Champagne Punch – Chew Out Loud

Strawberry and watermellon frosé in a glass with a wedge of watermellon and a strawberry
Raspberry Rosé and Balsamic Bubbly Cocktail - DeSocio in the Kitchen
Have you ever had balsamic in a beverage? If not you should really give this one a try!
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Raspberry Rosé and Balsamic Bubbly Cocktail - DeSocio in the Kitchen
Kir Royale Cocktail Recipe
Kir royale is an elegant champagne cocktail that originated in the Dijon region of France. Creme de cassis is added to champagne for a delightful pale pink aperitif.
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Kir Royale Cocktail Recipe

Olive Garden Watermelon Sangria – Vegan Dollhouse

White Wine Sangria – NeighborFood.Com

Strawberry Watermellon Sangria in 2 glasses
2 white wine sangrias in mason jars with oranges and strawberries
Cranberry Bellini
Cranberry Bellini: A festive, easy-to-make cocktail perfect for holidays, with just 3 ingredients, blending tart and sweet flavors.
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Cranberry Bellini

White Sangria Recipe – A Cedar Spoon

Limoncello Spritz – Dishes Delish

2 glasses of white sangria on a cutting board
limoncello spritz in two different blasses with mint and lemons
Strawberry Mint White Wine Spritzer
Strawberry Mint White Wine Spritzer is a refreshing wine cocktail recipe fresh strawberries, mint leaves, sparkling water and white wine.
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Strawberry Mint White Wine Spritzer
Raspberry Frosé Wine Cocktail Recipe - G-Free Foodie
Raspberry Frosé: a refreshing frozen wine slush cocktail loaded with berry goodness. Two easy methods make it deliciously simple to create!
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Wine froze cocktail with raspberries and peaches

Valentine’s Day Drinks with Rum

Daiquiri de Fresa – The Perks of Being Us

Hibiscus Rum Punch – The Sage Apron

Bahama Mama – Britney Breaks Bread

Daiquiri de fresa in a martini glass with a strawberry
hibiscus rum punch in a tropical glass with lime and pineapple
2 bahama mamas in round glasses with tropical fruit
Pina Colada on the Rocks - The Short Order Cook
This tropical cocktail is a shaken, not blended, pina colada on the rocks. This summer cocktail with pineapple, coconut, & rum is like vacation in a glass.
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Pina Colada on the Rocks - The Short Order Cook

Love Potion Cocktail – Marley’s Menu

2 love potion cocktails in martini glasses

Drinks with Liqueurs

Sparkling Rosé Aperol Spritz – Best Served Vegan

Very Cherry Amaretto Sour – Cake N Knife

Refreshing Negroni Spritz Recipe – Kitchen Verve

2 Aperol Sparkling Rose Spritzers and flowers
amaretto cherry sour in a glass with cherries
3 negroni spritzers

Mocktails

Refreshing Lemon and Strawberry Mocktail Recipe – The Bonnie Fig

Passion Fruit Drink Mocktail – Simple Living Recipes

2 passion fruit mocktails
The BEST Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail with Fresh Orange Juice- Easy!
The BEST Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail with Fresh Orange Juice Recipe is festive, sophisticated, colorful, and made with simple ingredients! It’s perfect for holidays, Valentine’s Day, baby showers, and special occasions. I love Mocktail recipes that guests can enjoy as a non-alcoholic option. This delicious drink can be enjoyed any time of year!
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2 cranberry orange mocktails

Blueberry Mojito Mocktails – NeighborFood

Blueberry Lime Mocktail with Mint – May Eighty Five

Sparkling Cherry Mocktail – Healthy Family Project

2 blueberry mock mojitos
blueberry mocktail with mint in a glass and a bowl of blueberries and mint leaves and limes
2 cherry mocktails with mint in a glass plus a pitcher
Refreshing Dragon Fruit Mojito Mocktail - The All Natural Vegan
This refreshing Dragon Fruit Mojito Mocktail is the ultimate delicious and gorgeous drink. It is easy to make and packed full of nutritious ingredients. This mocktail recipe is vegan, refined sugar-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.
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2 dragon fruit mocktails with mint and lime
2 Raspberry martinis for valentines day cocktails

Valentine's Day Drinks

We rounded up a few cocktails that are perfect for Valentine's Day, or any date night! From raspberry vodka martinis to blackberry bourbon sours, we have a cocktail for your date night at home!
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Course: cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appletini, bourbon, champagne, cocktails, rum, wine

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • cocktail glasses
  • Cocktail Hawthorne Strainer

Ingredients

  • Vodka Cocktails
  • Gin Cocktails
  • Tequila Cocktails
  • Bourbon Whiskey Cocktails
  • Champagne and Wine Cocktails
  • Rum Cocktails
  • Drinks with Liqueurs
  • Mocktails
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Fancy Dinners for Two

Date Night Dinner ofVeal Saltimbocca and
Valentines Day Dinner of shrimp tacos with poblanos, limes, salsa and cilantro
2 bowls of Trader Joes tortellini with asparagus and tomatoes

 

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Comments

  1. Ned says

    April 26, 2023 at 10:41 pm

    My wife tried these for girls night and they all thought they were absolutely delicious and can’t wait to make it again!

    Reply
    • Bruce and Dina MillerBruce and Dina Miller says

      April 27, 2023 at 2:47 pm

      Ned,

      That makes our hearts so happy!💕

      Dina and Brucr

      Reply
  2. Sara Welch says

    April 27, 2023 at 12:58 am

    I am loving all these cocktails! Quick, easy and delicious with the perfect amount of kick! Looking forward to enjoying these over and over again; easily, my new favorite drinks!

    Reply
  3. Farah says

    April 27, 2023 at 2:17 am

    Your photography is so beautiful! Thanks so much for this comprehensive roundup they all look great!

    Reply
    • Bruce and Dina MillerBruce and Dina Miller says

      April 27, 2023 at 2:46 pm

      Y’all just made our day!!

      Reply
    • Bruce and Dina MillerBruce and Dina Miller says

      April 28, 2023 at 6:51 am

      Farah,

      You seriously made our day! Happy almost weekend!

      Dina and Bruce

      Reply
  4. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    April 27, 2023 at 3:31 am

    The raspberry cocktail is so pretty and definitely on my list to try next. Thanks for these ideas.

    Reply
  5. Ieva says

    April 27, 2023 at 4:48 am

    My goodness, I love the sound of that grapefruit Moscow mule!

    Reply
  6. Andrea says

    February 12, 2024 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    All of these cocktails look and sound lovely. It’s going to be a challenge picking one for the Holiday but I’m bookmarking so we can try all of these during the year.

    Reply
    • Bruce and Dina MillerBruce and Dina Miller says

      February 12, 2024 at 12:41 pm

      Andrea,

      Yay! The mocktails are looking very good for me to try this week!!

      Dina and Bruce

      Reply
  7. Donalyn says

    February 12, 2024 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    This is just an amazing collection of tasty drinks. I think you’ve covered everything and this is a post I’ll return to again and again – thanks!

    Reply
    • Bruce and Dina MillerBruce and Dina Miller says

      February 12, 2024 at 12:40 pm

      Donalyn,

      Oh yay! So many gorgeous mocktails and cocktails to choose from!!

      Dina and Bruce

      Reply
  8. Kimberly says

    February 12, 2024 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    How fun is this! What a beautiful lineup of festive drinks. I especially love the selection of mocktails, can’t wait to try some!

    Reply
    • Bruce and Dina MillerBruce and Dina Miller says

      February 12, 2024 at 12:40 pm

      Kimberly,

      Love the mocktail section. Such flavors!!

      Dina and Bruce

      Reply
  9. Tayler says

    February 12, 2024 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    We’re having Valentine’s Day at home this year, so I can’t wait to try some of these! Especially the blood orange margarita!

    Reply
  10. Ned says

    February 13, 2025 at 8:15 am

    5 stars
    Oh these are all so awesome! I love the mocktail versions so much! Thank you!

    Reply

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