Galentine’s Day is a heartfelt tribute to the friendships that feel like home - a day to honor the shared laughter, the late-night heart-to-hearts, and the incredible women who remain your constant support system. This year, elevate your celebration with a curated selection of cocktails designed to bring your favorite people together. Whether you are hosting a sophisticated lounge night or a lively brunch, these six drinks are crafted with the character and flair your "inner circle" deserves.
Gather your girls, raise a glass, and celebrate the kind of company that makes every sip better.
Davana Vermouth Indica presents this savory cocktail that layers herbal warmth with a gentle chilli kick. It is the kind of intriguing sip you’ll want to linger over all evening while celebrating with your gal pals. This drink is defined by its bold flavors and unique use of tomato water to create a sophisticated, lingering profile.
● Ingredients: 45ml Davana Rosso, 60ml Tomato water, 3-4 dashes of Chilli tincture, and Citric acid to balance.
● Method: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Stir and strain into a glass over block ice.
● Garnish: Decorate with edible tomato leather.
MONIN India shows up with flavor and then some with this "eye candy" of a drink. Juicy strawberry meets rose, gets a zing from lime, and finishes light and bubbly with soda. It is a pretty drink that doesn't compromise on the oomph, making it a perfect choice for the first round of the night.
● Ingredients: 10ml MONIN Strawberry Fruit Mix, 15ml MONIN Rose Syrup, 10ml Lime juice, 5 Mint leaves, and 120ml Soda.
● Method: Gently muddle the mint and lime juice in a glass, then add the fruit mix and syrup. Fill with ice, top with soda, and stir lightly.
● Garnish: Fresh strawberry and rose petals.
Tulleeho offers this bright, berry-forward martini as your ultimate girls’ night starter. Playful, pretty, and impossible to sip slowly, it brings juicy fruit and crisp gin together for a lively experience. It is a cocktail made specifically for toasts, selfies, and second rounds with your ride-or-dies.
● Ingredients: 50ml Gin, 25ml Mixed berry puree, 15ml Lemon juice, and 10ml Sugar syrup.
● Method: Add all liquid ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
● Garnish: Strain into a chilled coupe glass and finish with fresh berries.
This light and fizzy selection by Tulleeho is made for long Galentine’s brunches that turn into all-day hangs. Tequila adds the spark while pink grapefruit soda brings a zing that keeps the drink refreshing enough for seconds and thirds. It is a "crushable" classic that stays crisp thanks to a pinch of salt.
● Ingredients: 45ml Tequila, 90ml Pink grapefruit soda, 10ml Lime juice, and a pinch of Salt.
● Method: Fill a highball glass with ice, add the tequila, lime juice, and salt, then top with soda.
● Garnish: Stir gently and add a fresh grapefruit slice.
Monarch Legacy Edition, a luxury brandy valued for its smooth and versatile character, brings you this silky cocktail. This drink is all about raising a glass with your favorites, combining a rich profile with bright fruity notes. It is a cocktail made for big toasts, louder laughs, and celebrating the women who always show up for you.
● Ingredients: 45ml Monarch Brandy, 1 bar spoon Strawberry/Berry marmalade, 15ml Orange liqueur, and 15ml Lime juice.
● Method: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously to ensure the marmalade is well-integrated.
● Garnish: Strain into a chilled martini glass and add a fresh strawberry (optionally dipped in sugar or chocolate).
Atelier V provides this unapologetically classic cocktail that has stood the test of time. It is smooth, perfectly balanced, and a bit powerful – just like your inner circle. Toast to the joy of your most enduring friendships with this sophisticated, spirit-forward blend.
● Ingredients: 45ml Bourbon, 15ml Sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
● Method: Stir the ingredients in a mixing glass with cubed ice until perfectly chilled.
● Garnish: Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass using a julep strainer and add a maraschino cherry.
Whether you are clinking glasses over a sun-drenched brunch or sharing secrets during a cozy night in, these six cocktails offer a flavor for every facet of your friendship. From the timeless elegance of a Manhattan to the playful, berry-infused notes of a Pink Paloma, each recipe is designed to help you celebrate the women who stand by you through everything. So, gather your girls, raise a glass, and make this Galentine’s Day a beautiful tribute to the company that makes every sip better.
