Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you have plans or are flying solo, these 32 cocktails (for individuals ages 21+) will bring out the love in anyone. Take a look at the ingredients, stock up on them, and settle in for a fun love day – however you’re celebrating.
1. Love Potion #9
- Strawberries
- Vanilla ice cream
- Vodka (strawberry, vanilla, or unflavored)
- White crème de cacao liqueur
2. Sweetheart Cocktail
- Ketel One vodka
- Rose petal liqueur
- Cranberry juice
- Lime juice
3. Bésame Cocktail (Kiss Me Cocktail)
- Lime wedges
- Raspberries
- Agavero liqueur
- Passion fruit juice
- Raspberry liqueur
4. Scarlett Kiss
- Cranberry juice
- Drambuie
5. Cupid’s Arrow
- Vodka
- Blood orange liqueur
- Orange juice
- Lemon juice
- Chopped berries
- Sugar
- Lemon-lime soda
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
6. Chocolate Truffle Martini
- Smirnoff vanilla vodka
- Godiva white chocolate cream liqueur
- Cream
7. Passion Cocktail
- Tequila
- Cranberry juice
- Lime juice
- Brandy-based orange liqueur
- Lime slices
8. Chocolate Old Fashioned
- Ballotin original chocolate whiskey
- Bourbon
- Orange bitters
- Chocolate mole bitters
9. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shooters
- Chocolate chips
- Strawberry milk
- White chocolate liqueur
- Vodka
- Strawberries
10. Lovebug Cocktail
- White cranberry juice
- Lemon-lime soda
- Vodka
- Grenadine
11. Pink Gin and Tonic
- Pink gin
- Tonic water
- Lime juice
12. Cupid’s Panties
- Tequila rose
- Godiva white chocolate liqueur
- Whipped cream
13. Soulmate Martini
- Bacardi vanilla rum
- Bacardi jazz rum
- Black cherry juice
- Cola
14. Strawberry Champagne Floats
- Vanilla ice cream
- Champagne
- Strawberries
- Sugar
15. Valentine’s Day Lady Rose
- Rose syrup
- Vodka
- Pink rose petals
- Rose water
- Tonic
- Pink food coloring
16. Cherry-Chocolate Bourbon Soda
- Cherry soda
- Taza Mexican chocolate extract
- Bourbon
17. Sidecar Cocktail
- Sugar
- Bourbon or cognac
- Orange liqueur
- Lemon juice
18. Hot Toddy
- Hot water
- Whiskey or bourbon
- Honey
- Lemon juice
19. Pink Mudslide
- Kahlua or coffee liqueur
- Vanilla or plain vodka
- Bailey’s/irish cream liqueur or half and half
- Strawberries
- Vanilla ice cream
20. Flame of Love
- Monkey 47
- Dry sherry
- Flamed grapefruit twists
21. Morse Code
- Bacardi Superior
- Plantation pineapple rum
- Lime juice
- Sugar
- Strawberry
22. Pink Lady
- Monkey 47
- Apple brandy
- Lemon juice
- Grenadine
- Egg white
23. Ginger and Jasmine Cocktail
- Simple syrup
- Fresh ginger
- Jasmine tea
- Vodka
- Lemon juice
- Santa Margherita sparkling rosé
24. Cupid’s Hope
- Reyka vodka
- Lemon juice
- Rosemary syrup
- Pear juice
25. Kiss From a Rose
- Greenhook gin
- Simple syrup
- St. Germain
- Angostura bitters
- Champagne rosé
26. Tie Me Up Tie Me Down
- Hangar One Buddha’s Hand vodka
- Rosemary simple syrup
- Lemon juice
27. Pink French
- Lemon juice
- Pomegranate juice
- Rose water
- Simple honey syrup
- Gin
- Cava
28. La Vie en Rose
- 619 rose petal vodka
- Simple syrup
- Lemon juice
- St. Germaine
- Ginger beer
29. Potion D’Amour
- TYKU black sake
- Blackberry purée
- Lillet Blanc
30. Spicy Love Affair
- Reyka vodka
- Lemon juice
- Ginger syrup
- Pink grapefruit juice
31. It’s a Match
- Ketel One Citreon vodka
- Muddled strawberries
- Basil leaves
- Jalapeño disk
- Lemon juice
- Simple syrup
32. The Smoke Show
- Casamigos Mezcal
- Casamigos Blanco tequila
- Ancho Reyes
- Lime juice
- Agave nectar
However you’re spending Valentine’s Day, whether it’s with your significant other, your gal pals, or just yourself, these 32 cocktails will help spice up your holiday. Have fun and drink responsibly!
About The Author
Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.