12 Valentine's Day cocktails

Best Valentine's Day cocktails

Rhubarb and rose gin fizz

We’ve given a classic ramos gin fizz an update for Valentine’s Day, swapping the usual orange blossom water for rose water and adding a touch of homemade rhubarb syrup to give it a blush of pink. It’s delicate in flavour and creamy enough to replace dessert, and is bound to impress. Check out more of our pretty pink cocktails.

Passion fruit martini

Add both sharpness and sweetness to your next martini with fresh passion fruit and lime juice. Vanilla vodka, if you have it, works well in this recipe. Try our mocktail version if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.

Homemade grenadine and champagne cocktails

These homemade grenadine and champagne cocktails are an easy way to impress your Valentine… after all, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without bubbles!

Pomegranate negroni

Pomegranate juice, dry gin and sweet vermouth create a simple and refreshing pre-dinner drink for two. Garnish with a slice of blood orange.

Baileys cocktail

Round off your romantic meal with an elegant evening tipple. This Baileys cocktail is made from a luxuriously silky blend of coffee liqueur, vodka and double cream.

Il aperitivo Italicus prosecco cocktail

With hints of lavender, rose and ripe citrus, this refreshing floral cocktail is a super easy drink to make for Valentine’s Day.

Rosé negroni sbagliato

A negroni sbagliato swaps the gin for sparkling wine, ideal for those who find the original a little too boozy. This recipe also uses Lillet Rosé and sparkling rosé wine for a pretty blush-hued aperitif – perfect for Valentine's Day.

Paloma

If you're in the mood for a pink drink for Valentine's Day but nothing too sweet, then try this classic tequila cocktail. Grapefruit juice, agave syrup and blanco tequila come together for a tart, savoury drink that's gently refreshing.

Espresso martini

Instead of ending your Valentine's dinner with an espresso, try this classic coffee cocktail instead –made using coffee liqueur, fresh espresso and vodka, it's smooth, velvety and deliciously easy to drink.

Chocolate martini

Dark chocolate is the star of this decadent dessert cocktail recipe, made with just three ingredients plus ice – just the ticket if you're craving something sweet to round off a romantic supper.

Brandy alexander

Made with crème de cacao, cream and brandy, this decadent retro cocktail can be drunk in place of pudding and makes for an indulgent conclusion to Valentine's Day.

Cosmo margarita

Looking for something light and refreshing? This vibrant pink hybrid cocktail swaps cranberry juice for fragrant hibiscus tea and vodka for tequila. Shake together with a dash of triple sec and lime juice, then garnish with a wedge of lime.