Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Create This Holiday

Whether you’re celebrating a romantic night in or gathering with your best gals, this season’s cocktail menu is all about fun, flavor, and a little bit of sparkle.

Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day are the perfect occasions to indulge in a little mixology magic, and what better way to set the mood than with deliciously crafted cocktails? Whether you’re after something sweet and seductive or fresh and fruity, these recipes will elevate any gathering — because let’s be real, no celebration is complete without a signature drink in hand.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about hearts and roses; it’s about creating moments that leave a lasting impression. From a sophisticated bourbon Old Fashioned to a decadent hazelnut hot chocolate, these drinks will inspire you to raise a glass (or two) in honor of love in all its forms.

And let’s not forget about Galentine’s Day, where the love between best friends takes center stage. This February 13, gather your closest ladies and toast to friendship with cocktails that embody the same fierce, fun energy you share. Think bright and bubbly French 75s, playful pink Cosmos, or a tequila twist on a classic Martini — because celebrating female friendship deserves a drink as bold as your bond.

Whether you’re mixing up a drink for your one true love or toasting to the friendships that make life sweeter, these Valentine’s Day cocktails are the perfect way to make this season unforgettable. Ready to shake things up? Let’s dive in!

Rose Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Grand Brulot
• 1 oz Rosemary Liqueur
• 0.5 oz Agave Syrup

Instructions:

1. Shake and strain into a frozen rocks glass.
2. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Recipe courtesy of Grand Brulot

Flirtini Dirty Martini

Ingredients:

• 2.5 oz Desolas Mezcal
• 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
• 0.5 oz Olive Brine
• Garnish: Sweet drop peppers

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Desolas Mezcal, dry vermouth, and olive brine.
3. Stir well for about 30 seconds to chill and properly dilute the cocktail.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with sweet drop peppers.

Recipe courtesy of Desolas Mezcal

FIOR The Delaney

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Fior Scotch
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1 oz Campari
• Garnish: 1 Orange Twist

Instructions:

1. Add the Fior, Vermouth, and Campari to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Gently shake until chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled glass.
4. Garnish with an orange twist.

Recipe courtesy of Fior Scotch

Bouquet of Flowers 

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Hibiscus Liqueur
• 1 oz Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur
• 0.5 oz Licor 43
• 1 oz Cranberry juice
• 0.5 oz Lemon juice
• 2 oz Champagne
• Ice
• Garnish: Orange twist

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Thatcher’s Organic Hibiscus Liqueur, Thatcher’s Organic Elderflower Liqueur, Licor 43, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
3. Shake the ingredients well for about 10-15 seconds to chill.
4. Strain into a chilled champagne flute or coupe glass.
5. Top with champagne.

Recipe courtesy of Thatcher’s

Tequila Martini

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Add tequila, vermouth, lemon juice, and bitters into a shaker.
2. Fill shaker with ice, then shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Double strain and pour into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with lemon twist.

Recipe courtesy of Tres Agaves

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Heat milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a small saucepan while stirring frequently until warm.
2. Add chocolate chips and stir vigorously.
3. Turn off the heat and add Thatcher’s Organic Small Batch Vodka and hazelnut syrup.
4. Pour into a mug and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Thatcher’s

CORNY & OLD-FASHIONED

Ingredients:

• 1.75 oz Butter-washed Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof Bourbon
• 0.5 oz Nixta Corn Liqueur
• 1 tbsp. Raw agave nectar
• 1 dash Banana Bitters
• 2 dashes Molé Bitters
• 7 drops Saline
• Garnish: Charred baby corn

Instructions:

1. Chill a rocks glass by filling it with ice or placing it in the freezer while you prepare the cocktail.
2. In a mixing glass, add the butter-washed bourbon, Nixta Corn Liqueur, raw agave nectar, banana bitters, molé bitters, and saline.
3. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for about 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
4. Discard the ice from the rocks glass and strain the cocktail over a large ice cube.
5. Lightly char a baby corn using a kitchen torch or a hot pan.
6. Let it cool slightly before placing it on the edge of the glass or resting it on top of the ice cube.

Recipe courtesy of Cedar Ridge

Broken Cosmo

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Broken Shed Vodka
• 0.75 oz Orange liqueur
• 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz Unsweetened cranberry juice
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• 1 Lemon twist
• Garnish: 1 Lime twist

Instructions:

1. Add ingredients into a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and double strain into a chilled coupe.
3. Garnish with a lime twist.

Recipe courtesy of Broken Shed

Kilinga Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Kilinga Silvestre
• 0.5 oz Triple Sec
• 2 oz Espresso
• 0.25 oz Simple syrup
• 2 Orange slices per serving

Instructions:

1. Add ice, ingredients, and 2 slices of fresh orange to shaker and shake vigorously.
2. Fine strain into a cocktail glass.
3. Add a light dust of cinnamon and a twist of orange for aromatics.

Recipe courtesy of Kilinga Bacanora

Zomoz 75

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Zomoz
• 1 oz Lemon juice
• 0.5 oz Organic Agave mix
• Top off with Champagne
• Garnish: Lemon twist

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake strain into champagne flute.
3. Top with your favorite Sparkling Wine/Champagne.
4. Garnish with lemon twist.

Recipe courtesy of Seider House