Looking for a delicious Valentine’s Day cocktail? Well, we have you covered! Below, we’ve compiled a list of six great cocktails that are perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond– but before we begin, remember that a good cocktail starts with using the best barware you can get. Once you have your bar tools, you can enjoy these 6 delicious delicious recipes:

Rosemary Gin Fizz

A refreshing and aromatic cocktail made with gin, rosemary simple syrup, and sparkling water

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ounces sparkling water
  • Rosemary sprig, for garnish

Preparation:

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, rosemary simple syrup, and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
  • Top off with sparkling water and stir gently.
  • Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and serve immediately.

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Martini

A decadent and indulgent cocktail that combines the flavors of chocolate and strawberries in a smooth and creamy Martini

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces chocolate liqueur
  • 1.5 ounces strawberry liqueur
  • 1.5 ounces cream
  • Chocolate shavings, for garnish
  • Fresh strawberries, for garnish

Preparation

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add the chocolate liqueur, strawberry liqueur, and cream to the shaker. Shake until well chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a chilled Martini glass.
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings and a fresh strawberry, if desired.

Cherry Blossom Collins

A sweet and floral cocktail that features cherry blossom-infused gin and a splash of grenadine for a pop of color

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cherry blossom-infused gin
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grenadine
  • Club soda
  • Cherry blossom petals, for garnish

Preparation

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the cherry blossom-infused gin, lemon juice, and grenadine. Fill the shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
  • Top off with club soda and stir gently.
  • Garnish with cherry blossom petals and serve immediately.

Lavender Collins

A sophisticated and aromatic cocktail that pairs lavender-infused vodka with fresh lemon juice and a splash of simple syrup


Ingredients

  • 2 ounces lavender-infused vodka
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • Club soda
  • Lavender sprig, for garnish

Preparation

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the lavender-infused vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
  • Top off with club soda and stir gently.
  • Garnish with a sprig of lavender and serve immediately.

Pomegranate Sparkler

A fruity and festive cocktail that features pomegranate juice, champagne, and a splash of Cointreau

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau
  • Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Pomegranate seeds, for garnish

Preparation

  • Fill a champagne flute with ice.
  • Pour in the pomegranate juice and Cointreau.
  • Top off with champagne or sparkling wine.
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.

Blackberry Mojito

A refreshing and fruity twist on the classic Mojito, made with blackberries, mint, and rum

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Ingredients

  • 8 fresh blackberries
  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1.5 ounces white rum
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • Club soda

Preparation

  • In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the blackberries and mint leaves together until well mashed.
  • Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice.
  • Top off with club soda and stir gently.
  • Garnish with a few blackberries and a mint sprig, if desired.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in a delicious and special cocktail with your loved one or your closest friends. These six cocktails offer a range of flavors and styles, from the aromatic and floral Cherry Blossom Collins and Lavender Collins, to the fruity and refreshing Rosemary Gin Fizz and Pomegranate Sparkler.

Whether you prefer a sweet and creamy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Martini or a refreshing and fruity Blackberry Mojito, there’s a cocktail here to suit every taste. So why not mix up one of these delicious drinks and toast to love on Valentine’s Day?

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