Valentine’s Day should be fun, relaxing and romantic – but all too often, going out for dinner on February 14 is none of those things. Celebrating at home can be even more special, without all of the stress and expense, especially if you try out one of these fancy cocktails. Whether you celebrate on the day or the weekend before. From classic martinis to bright delicious sangria and more, whip up something a bit special to toast your Valentine.
These cocktails will go perfectly with your Valentine’s day dinner and followed by Valentine’s dessert.
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Mango bellini
Give your bubbles a little tropical twist with these delicious mango cocktails. Cheers!
02
Strawberry fizz
Enjoy this long drink as a delicious dessert for a summer’s day barbecue, or literally any other time you want ice-cream and prosecco at once.
03
Orange and pomegranate sangria
Orange and pomegranate sangria
You’ll have to start this one up to 12 hours ahead but the wait will be worth it! Just one taste of this beautiful white Summer sangria and you’ll be transported straight to the beaches of Barcelona.
04
Cosmopolitan
05
Toblerone cocktail
A boozy, chocolate elixir that is made even more decadent with the addition of fresh cream and honey.
06
Cranberry and lime cocktail
07
Lychee and raspberry fizz
08
Strawberry ice punch
This is a great alcohol-free drink to offer guests, but you could replace the mineral water and lemonade with champagne if you want to make a punch with punch.
09
Pink limeade
10
Lychee cocktails
11
Aperol spritz
In Australia we’re lucky to have long warm summer evenings in February to celebrate romance. Sipping an Aperol spritz while the sun goes down is a wonderful way to spend Valentine’s Day.
12
Peach and spiced rum iced tea
This adults-only iced tea is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and cloves, and sweetened with fresh peaches.
13
Love potion juice
Inspired by ingredients long-thought to be natural aphrodisiacs, this alcohol-free love potion juice is a bright and delicious drink to share with that special someone.
14
Rhubarb and eldeflower mojito
Fragrant and refreshing rhubarb and elderflower mojitos
15
Vodka martini
Nothing beats a classic vodka martini, in strength or reputation.
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Rose Sangria
Beautiful pink rosé sangria is the perfect punch to whip up if celebrating Valentine’s with your love, or Galentine’s with a bunch of best friends! Sweet and refreshing, it’s the perfect accompaniment to a sunny afternoon with good people.
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Fig and vanilla vodka with almond milk
This creamy fig, almond, and vanilla vodka cocktail is a luscious tipple to share with your loved one this Valentine’s Day.