18 Romantic Valentine’s Day Drinks, Mocktails & Cocktails

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to raise a glass to love, whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, friends, or even treating yourself. A thoughtful drink can set the tone for the evening, adding a touch of romance to the moment.

From indulgent cocktails to sparkling mocktails, these 18 recipes bring flavor, flair, and a little bit of fun to your Valentine’s Day celebration. Cheers to love, in all its forms!

Part-Time Lover Cocktail

This delightful drink combines the vibrant flavors of tequila, elderflower, and Aperol, creating a refreshing and sophisticated beverage that’s perfect for parties, casual gatherings, or a cozy night in. Whether you’re sipping it on a sunny patio or enjoying it by the fireplace, the Part Time Lover is sure to become a new favorite in your cocktail repertoire.

My Heart Will Go On Cocktail

My Heart Will Go On Cocktail is something a little different and unique to serve for Valentine’s Day. It’s not overly sweet, and is actually a little bitter, but you’re going to love it. It’s made with rum, amaro, Maraschino liqueur, and grapefruit juice. If you want to make it less bitter, add simple syrup.

Lover’s Lane Cocktail

The Lover’s Lane Cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, bitter, and citrusy notes, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. The bourbon provides a rich base, while the amaro and Campari add depth and a hint of herbal complexity.

Sparkling Strawberry Basil Mocktail

This Sparkling Strawberry Basil Valentine’s Day Mocktail is the perfect way to add a refreshing twist to your celebration without the alcohol. The combination of sweet strawberries, aromatic basil, and sparkling club soda creates a light, flavorful drink that’s as pretty as it is delicious. A touch of edible glitter adds a magical sparkle to this mocktail, making it as visually stunning as it is refreshing.

Valentine’s Day Shimmery French 75

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to raise a glass with something sparkling and special. The Shimmery French 75 is a fun, festive twist on the classic cocktail, combining gin, champagne, lemon, and a touch of sparkle. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner or hosting a romantic soirée, this drink adds a little extra magic to the occasion.

Cupid’s Crush Cocktail

The Cupid’s Crush Cocktail is a delightful blend of gin, citrus, and pomegranate, topped off with whimsical pink foam. This cocktail isn’t just a drink; it’s a love letter in a glass. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the quest for the perfect romantic gesture begins. While flowers and chocolates never go out of style, why not elevate your celebration with a cocktail that’s as enchanting as love itself?

Godiva Chocolate Martini

This incredibly decadent Godiva Chocolate Martini will become your favorite after dinner sweet treat for sure. The chocolate liqueur and cream make the perfect chocolate dessert in a glass. The combination of Godiva chocolate liqueur and creme de cocoa with cream is so decadent.

Pink Hot Chocolate

This Pink Hot Chocolate is delightfully creamy and has the perfect white chocolate flavor with a hint of pink coloring and a decorative swirl of whipped cream and Valentine’s Day sprinkles for garnish. A twist on classic hot cocoa it’s ideal for Valentine’s Day or for those who enjoy white chocolate more than dark chocolate. 

Chocolate Covered Cherry Old Fashioned

This Chocolate-Covered Cherry Old Fashioned is almost like biting into a chocolate covered cherry, only in cocktail form. It’s a decadent twist on the classic, blending the boldness of bourbon, the sweetness of cherry and the richness of chocolate.

French 75 Champagne Cocktail

The French 75 is a classic cocktail that blends Champagne with gin, lemon juice, and sugar to make a delightful bubbly sipper. The French 75 was brought onto the cocktail seen during prohibition in the 1920s, and became famous when it was included in a popular cocktail book in 1930. Gin and Champagne go very well together and you’re going to love this classic.

Strawberry Mojito

This Strawberry Mojito is packed with fresh, vibrant strawberries and mint, mixed with sugar and rum, then topped up with soda water for a refreshing and fun cocktail. If you love a classic mojito, you’re going to really love this strawberry mojito. The berry flavor is perfect for a mojito.

Sparkling Kir Royale Cocktail

A Kir Royale cocktail is perfect for any celebration – from New Year’s Eve to Valentines Day or even a proposal – because of its gorgeous color and sparkling personality. This French sparkling Champagne cocktail has crème de cassis as one of it’s main ingredients. crème de cassis is a black current liqueur that adds the beautiful red color to this drink.

Cranberry Old Fashioned

This Cranberry Old Fashioned is a great way to change up your favorite classic cocktail. An Old Fashioned is made with Bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, and an orange twist. It’s a classic cocktail for a reason and we think the cranberry simple syrup we add to this cocktail makes it super festive.

Strawberry Black Pepper Vodka Smash

This Strawberry Black Pepper Vodka Smash is fruity and a bit spicy, but in an understated way, and served in small measure, like a classic smash should be. The basic elements of a smash include a spirit base (vodka, in this case), ice, mint or other herb (in this case, black pepper), sugar, and the ever-present seasonal fruit (strawberry). We also add just a splash of club soda to give it a slight effervescence that really brightens it up.

Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bomb

These Valentine’s Chocolate Bombs are such a fun treat, especially when all dressed up for Valentine’s Day. They make a fantastic gift to give to your valentine, your kid’s class, or your group of close friends. These bombs are tempered hollow chocolate spheres filled with cocoa mix and mini marshmallows that will melt to create a delicious warm drink when dropped into a mug of warm milk.

Chambord Spritz

This Black Raspberry flavored cocktail is perfect for spring, with bright fruity flavor a crisp white wine and a bit of sparkle from the soda water. Try a Chambord Spritz cocktail featuring this liqueur, white wine, and soda water at your next party.

Blood Orange Italian Soda

This delicious Blood Orange Italian Soda is sweet and fizzy, and it’s a great choice when you’re looking for something refreshing to drink. It’s made with blood orange simple syrup, soda water and a splash of cream, over lots of ice.

Classic Aviation Cocktail

A classic Aviation Cocktail mixes the beautiful Crème de Violette with gin, lemon juice, and Maraschino liqueur to make a drink that’s both intriguing and exciting.