Whether you are in a longtime relationship or giving a shot to your latest muse, it’s time to step up the game. Beer and red wine may help set up the mood, but these aphrodisiac drinks for Valentine’s Day are going to promise a night to get your partner weak in the knees. The goal? The feeling must linger for the next 2 days, if you get our drift.
These cocktails are designed to get you refreshed and warmed up. We have taken up the challenge to provide you with potions that will last long enough. How long? You will just have to experiment. Starting with some classic cocktails, the list offers simple but intricate combinations of the love dose to use as a catalyst this Valentine’s Day. Sit down, and hang tight, because it’s Cupid calling!
Cocktail Recipes
- Cosmopolitan
- Pomegranate Margarita
- Love Potion No. 09
- Kir Royale
- Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
- Nutella Raspberry Martini
- Kiss From A Rose
- Magnificent Lady
1. Cosmopolitan
This one is a staple when it comes to romantic cocktails. Enjoy with a candlelight dinner and it’s going to be the best at-home date of the year. This may work too well, so don’t forget to extinguish the candle before you drift away into…you know.
A perfect cosmopolitan means establishing a balance between the sweet cranberry juice and the sour lemons. Don’t worry, we got you covered. Surprise your partner with this modern classic.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. cranberry juice
- ¾ triple sec
- ¾ fresh lime juice
- An orange garnish
How To Make Cosmopolitan
- Combine vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake for 20 seconds or till it starts feeling cold.
- Use a strainer to pour the mix into a martini or a coupe glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist and it’s ready to be served!
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2. Pomegranate Margarita
Pomegranate will always remind us of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. And what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a drink made from her fruit! Pomegranate Margarita is a little sweet and a bit sour, just like a relationship should be.
If you have a sweet tooth, you can alter the pomegranate juice to have a sweeter version. Just slightly though. We do not want to change the drink.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. pomegranate juice
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. orange liqueur
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1 oz. pomegranate liqueur
- 4 tsp. simple syrup
- ¼ granulated sugar
- ¼ margarita salt
- Pomegranate arils and lime wheel for garnish
How To Make Pomegranate Margarita
- Combine margarita salt and granulated sugar on a plate.
- Cover the rims of the margarita glass with a little simple syrup and dip it in the salt and sugar mixture. Set aside.
- Mix silver tequila, pomegranate juice, pomegranate liqueur, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice to the mix and shake it vigorously.
- Fill the margarita glass with ice and carefully strain the mixture into the glass.
- Complete the drink with garnish and present this beauty to your significant other.
3. Love Potion No. 09
It may look like a strawberry milkshake but Love Potion No. 9 offers so much punch and buzz that your significant other is going to fall under the spell. If you’re looking for an enticing but sweet drink, this one is the way to go. Follow carefully.
Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 oz. vanilla vodka
- 1/2 ounce white crème de cacao liqueur
- Strawberry pieces for garnish
How To Make Love Potion No. 09
- Add the frozen strawberries, vanilla ice cream, vanilla vodka, and white crème de cacao in a blender.
- Add ice and blend into a smooth liquid.
- Use a chilled margarita glass. Pour the drink carefully, it’s going to be frothy.
- Garnish with strawberry pieces and let the potion work its charm.
4. Kir Royale
Kir Royale may be the easiest drink to make on this list but don’t misjudge this pinnacle of a drink. It’s the epitome of royalty mixed with bubbly fun. This two-ingredient drink is popular among larger crowds so if you’re planning to host a love-themed party (or whatever these are called), this is a go-to.
Ingredients
- 3 oz. champagne
- 1 oz. crème de cassis or Chambord
- Lemon slices and raspberries for garnish
How To Make Kir Royale
- Pour crème de cassis at the bottom of the champagne glass.
- Slowly pour champagne into the glass, forming a gradient.
- Add garnish and you’re done! Tip – if you don’t have crème de cassis, blackcurrant syrup makes a sufficient substitute.
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5. Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
This is the manly version of a cosmopolitan cocktail. It is hard on the outside, but once you’ve found the way through, you can experience the sweet-natured heart as well. Works for a man and a drink, doesn’t it?
This cocktail has a variety of taste-tingling notes. The ones that really stand out are vermouth and orange, giving this cocktail and you a refreshing sensation. Bourbon is a natural body warmer. That means it’s going to get the blood where it needs to be and kick off the overdrive. This one is served chilled in a snifter glass.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. orange juice
- 1 ½ oz. bourbon
- 1 oz. vermouth
- 1 oz. unsweetened cranberry juice
- ½ oz. simple syrup
- Frozen cranberries for garnish
How To Cranberry Bourbon Cocktail
- Mix orange juice, bourbon, vermouth, cranberry juice, and syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake again.
- Use a strainer to pour the drink into a lowball glass.
- Add some fancy garnish and serve.
6. Nutella Raspberry Martini
This Martini pays homage to the concept of chocolate-covered strawberries. Yes, we know it doesn’t have strawberries, but raspberries do the trick better. This is the new version of getting your partner in a romantic mood. It is so smooth, that you won’t even know when the liquor sneaks upon you.
*Snaps finger*
Before your mind wanders further, let us take you through the recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. vodka
- 2 oz. Chambord or black currant syrup
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup Nutella
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
How To Make Nutella Raspberry Martini
- Use a saucepan to warm the cream, only slightly.
- Cut off the gas and then add room-temperature Nutella to the cream. Mix well.
- Wait till the mixture has cooled. Then add this mixture along with ice, vodka, and Chambord to a cocktail shaker. Do a little sexy samba to mix well.
- Pour the drink into a martini glass and add chocolate shavings on top.
- That’s it! Serve chilled.
Also Read: Limoncello Cocktails To Make At Home
7. Kiss From a Rose
Set the mood right for the perfect romantic evening with this drink. Kiss From a Rose is a velvety bliss that tastes as smooth as a rose petal. If you’re in a long-distance relationship, prepare this drink on your online date. This drink will guarantee the feel of a kiss from your beau or belle. We suggest you make this in front of them so as to show off your sexy bartending mixing.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ oz. vodka
- 1 ¾ oz. rose champagne
- ¾ oz. rose water simple syrup
- ½ oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. rose sorbet
- Basil leaf for garnish
How To Make Kiss From A Rose
- Mix vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice in a shaker. Don’t forget to add ice, the drink needs its frost.
- Use a martini glass and pour the rose sorbet into the center.
- Pour the mix onto this sorbet.
- Pour champagne on top.
- Add the garnish and enjoy!
Also Read: 7 Best Champagne Brands In India
8. Magnificent Lady
Show your lady how magnificent she has been with this drink! Magnificent Lady requires a little more precision than your normal cocktails. But like your lady, this drink deserves that extra effort 😉 This drink requires a dry shake before going again with the ice (Ahem ahem, that’s what she said).
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ oz. gin
- 1 oz. lychee liqueur or lychee syrup
- ¾ oz. lemon juice
- ½ oz. rose syrup
- 1 egg white (Just trust us)
How To Make Magnificent Lady
- Shake all the ingredients together but without the ice.
- Then again with some ice.
- Double-strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Add some rose petals, dry ones work better.
Summing Up
Carefully curated cocktails are the love letters to your partner. These drinks are aiming to drive up the passion between you and your partner. Caution! These can get a little too powerful so tread carefully. Or else…
So why not dust off your bartending skills and shake up a drink? It’s time to celebrate this traditional day of love with these stimulating cocktails.
FAQs
What Is The Most Romantic Drink?
Champagne is thought to be a very romantic drink that is often opened on special occasions. Pairing champagne with different liquors and mixers can elevate its taste.
What Is The Best Alcohol For Romance?
Gin, vodka, rum, and whiskey can be a good base to make romantic cocktails. Champagne, red wine, and rosé also make up for a romantic mood.
What Alcohol Should I Get For Valentine’s Day?
Red wine and champagne are generally the most common alcohol options. You can also explore with cocoa and chocolate-flavored liqueurs like Baileys Irish Cream.
What Is A Good Date Drink?
Depending on your and your partner’s taste, the best date drink can differ. Opt for classics like Old Fashioned, Rum & Coke, Gin & Tonic for first-time exploring.
What To Get A Girl On Valentine’s Day?
Popular gifts are chocolates, stuffed animals, flowers, and jewelry. Well-thought gifts are the most appreciated, so give something that would stand out and would be remembered.
What’s A Good First Date Drink?
Sticking to classic and easy drink options like Cosmopolitan, Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, and Cuba Libre can be safe options during first dates. Once the preferences are established, you can then choose to explore more complex ones.
What To Do On Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating your love for one another. There are several activities you can do. Some examples are romantic dinners, quick getaway trips, bookstore visits, and slow-dancing events. If you prefer to stay indoors, you can plan a romantic dinner and a movie night.
