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14 Valentine’s Day Cocktails You’ll Absolutely Adore

Updated on February 02, 2024

Whether you choose something chocolatey, bubbly or pretty-in-pink, these drinks make the perfect addition to your special meal.

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Our Best Valentine's Day Cocktail Ideas

You’ve planned the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner, found a gift that shows just how much you care and even made a swoon-worthy dessert — the only thing left to do before date night is settle on a cocktail. If you’re worried that you don’t have the skills to play master mixologist at home, don’t be! These recipes make it simple. Whether your celebration calls for a blush-colored cocktail, a fizzy Champagne-topped drink or a martini that tastes just like a box of chocolates, we’ve got you covered. One of our favorites? This pretty cocktail that’s a breeze to mix up on the spot. Make the raspberry-cassis ice cubes in the morning and then, all youl need to do at dinnertime is drop one into a glass and top it off with sparkling wine.

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Strawberry Rosé Bellini

You'd never guess that Ree makes this elegant cocktail with just 4 simple ingredients: sugar, lemon juice, frozen strawberries and a bottle of chilled, sparkling rosé.

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Bourbon Hibiscus Tea

This drink is not only delicious, it happens to be gorgeous, too! The pink hue comes from the hibiscus tea-infused simple syrup and a garnish of edible flowers. A lemon wheel makes it even prettier.

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Lemon Raspberry Fizz

Giada’s champagne-based cocktail couldn’t be easier. She simply stirs together two ingredients and then pours over ice. Best of all, her recipe is perfectly portioned for two.

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