5 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Impress Your Sweetheart

5 EASY to follow Valentine’s Day cocktails:

1. Love Potion

Start the night off this Valentine’s Day with a sweet and romantic Love Potion. This easy-to-make cocktail is a mixture of raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and citrus vodka that is sure to put you both in the mood for love. The sweet and tangy flavors will tantalize your taste buds and have you both ready for a night of romance.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz raspberry liqueur
• 2 oz citrus vodka
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• Edible glitter or pink sugar, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add raspberry liqueur, citrus vodka, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice to the shaker.
3. Shake well until the ingredients are combined and the outside of the shaker is cold.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish the rim of the glass with edible glitter or pink sugar.
6. Serve and enjoy your Love Potion cocktail.

2. Strawberry Margarita

Add a little bit of sweet and sour to your Valentine’s Day with a Strawberry Margarita. This classic margarita recipe is made with fresh strawberries, sugar, tequila, and triple sec. The combination of sweet strawberries and tangy citrus is sure to be a hit with your sweetheart. Garnish with a sugar rim for an added touch of sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz triple sec
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 4-5 fresh strawberries
• Salt, for rimming the glass (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fill a blender with the strawberries and blend until smooth.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and the blended strawberries to the shaker.
4. Shake well until the ingredients are combined and the outside of the shaker is cold.
5. Rim the edge of a chilled margarita glass with salt (optional).
6. Strain the mixture into the rimmed margarita glass.
7. Serve and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Margarita.

3. Rosé Sangria

Sip on love with a glass of Rosé Sangria. This romantic twist on the classic sangria is made with rosé wine, brandy, and fresh fruit. The combination of the rich rosé wine and fruity flavors is the perfect drink to share with your sweetheart.

Ingredients:

• 750 ml bottle of dry rosé wine
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup simple syrup
• 1 sliced orange
• 1 sliced lemon
• 1 sliced lime
• 1 sliced apple
• A handful of fresh strawberries or raspberries

Instructions:

1. In a large pitcher, combine the rosé wine, brandy, triple sec, orange juice, and simple syrup.
2. Stir until the simple syrup is fully dissolved.
3. Add the sliced orange, lemon, lime, and apple to the pitcher and stir.
4. If desired, add a handful of fresh strawberries to the pitcher.
5. Refrigerate the sangria for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
6. Serve the sangria over ice, garnished with additional sliced fruit, if desired.
7. Enjoy your delicious Rose Sangria.

4. Chocolate Martini

Indulge in a decadent and chocolatey treat with a Chocolate Martini. This cocktail is a mixture of chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, and crème de cacao. The combination of rich chocolate and smooth vanilla will leave you both feeling loved and satisfied. YOLO has a #NoSleep Espresso Martini that is sure to have a comparable effect too!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz chocolate liqueur
• 1 oz crème de cacao
• 1 oz heavy cream
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, dark chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao, and heavy cream to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is cold.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
6. Serve and enjoy your delicious chocolate martini.

5. Lovebird Cocktail

Take flight with a Lovebird Cocktail. This fruity mix of raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice, and vodka is the perfect drink to enjoy with your loved one. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors will have you both feeling light and carefree, ready for a night of romance.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz raspberry liqueur
• 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• Orange slice and raspberry, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, raspberry liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice to the shaker.
3. Shake well until the ingredients are combined and the outside of the shaker is cold.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish the drink with an orange slice and a raspberry.
6. Serve and enjoy your Lovebird Cocktail.

These Valentine’s Day cocktails are sure to impress your sweetheart and make your special day even more memorable. Whether you’re looking for a classic margarita with a strawberry twist, a sweet and fragrant Rose Sangria, a romantic Love Potion cocktail, or a sweet and fruity Lovebird Cocktail, there is something for everyone to enjoy. These drinks are the perfect way to add a touch of romance and indulgence to your Valentine’s Day celebration. So, gather your ingredients, mix up one of these delicious cocktails, and cheers to love and happiness this Valentine’s Day!