Sip And Smile: 5 Drinks That Go Perfectly With Your Favorite Rom-Coms

Pop the popcorn, dim the lights, and raise the bar of love and expectations – it’s time to watch some of your favorite rom-coms. These movies are ‘comfort’ in motion – they heal heartbreaks, ignite hope (or even innocent delusion), and remind us that love often blossoms when you least expect it. But what's a perfect movie night without a drink to match the mood? We’re talking about easy-to-make, comforting, and delicious drinks that perfectly pair with the movie you’re streaming. Whether you love an urban rom-com or an enemies-to-lovers movie, we’ve got you covered!

Rom-Com Time: Comforting Movies And 5 Complementary Cocktails

1. Cosmopolitan: For The Urban Romance Lovers

No drink screams more ‘urban romance heroine energy’ than a classic Cosmopolitan. Thanks to the iconic Sex and the City, rom-com lovers are big fans of this cult-classic cocktail. It’s sophisticated, flirty, and sassily bold – just like every city girl chasing love, hope, and ambition. Or maybe just a little dose of drama as well in her high heels and overstuffed tote!

Ingredients:

• Vodka
• Triple sec
• Cranberry juice
• Fresh lime juice
• Orange peel twist for garnish

Process:

• Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
• Shake well until chilled and strain into a Martini glass.
• Garnish with an orange peel twist.

Movie pairing suggestion: Sex and the City: The Movie, The Devil Wears Prada, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Materialists

2. Espresso Martini: For The Holiday Romances

Martini is that cocktail that can never go wrong when paired with a rom-com. Add some espresso magic to it and you have a comforting, cozy drink perfect for a winter-y or holiday romantic comedy. It’s luxurious, rich, creamy, and decadent and will definitely make you reach out for a warm blanket to snuggle under. Espresso Martini is also perfect for slow-burn romances that make your soul yearn for love – and the actors you’re watching on-screen!

Ingredients:

• Vodka
• Coffee liqueur
• Freshly brewed espresso
• Coffee beans for garnish

Process:

• Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
• Shake vigorously until frothy in texture.
• Strain into a chilled Martini glass
• Garnish with three coffee beans on top in the center.

Movie pairing suggestion: Love Actually, Holidate, The Holiday, Tamasha, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Veer-Zaara

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3. Aperol Spritz: For Slow-Burns And Beach Tans

We talked about holiday romances but when it comes to summer-y rom-coms, nothing can beat an Aperol Spritz by your side. It’s bright, cheery, bittersweet, refreshing, and feels like summer in a glass. It’s the kind of drink you’d sip on a recliner on the beach as you lock eyes with the summer crush of your dreams. Well, enough delusions – time to head to the home bar and concoct an Aperol Spritz!

Ingredients:

• Prosecco
• Aperol
• Splash of soda water
• Orange slice for garnish

Process:

• Fill a wine glass with ice.
• Pour in Prosecco and Aperol.
• Add a splash of soda water.
• Shake vigorously until frothy in texture.
• Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

Movie pairing suggestion: Mamma Mia!, Anyone But You, Notting Hill, Shuddh Desi Romance, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, Cocktail

4. Caipirinha: For The Feel-Good Romances

Caipirinha’s a mix – refreshing, zesty, and full of personality. As Brazil’s signature cocktail, it packs a punch with varied flavors and mirrors the chaos of fun, vibrant romances. It is the kind of cocktail that would give life to a ‘manic pixie dream girl’ or a confused ‘manchild’ trapped in a rom-com. And even if it didn’t give life to them, we’re sure it wouldn’t disappoint you!

Ingredients:

• Cachaça (Brazilian sugarcane spirit)
• Lime cut into wedges
• White sugar

Process:

• In a rocks glass, muddle lime wedges with sugar to release their juice.
• Fill the glass with ice.
• Pour in cachaça and stir well.
• Garnish with a lime wedge.

Movie pairing suggestion: Crazy Rich Asians, Jab We Met, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Eat Pray Love

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5. Margarita: For The Playful Romances

She’s bold, tangy, and impossible to ignore – we’re talking about Miss Margarita! This cocktail is a crowd-favorite, and just perfect for the kind of rom-coms that make you laugh in one instance and cry in the other. It is the kind of cocktail that would go well with a main character energy that’s part playful and part chaos. And did you see the chili spice-salt rim on the glass? That’s indicative of the people who enjoy this cocktail – bold, unapologetic, and quick-witted!

Ingredients:

• Tequila
• Triple sec
• Lime juice
• Salt-spice mix for rim
• Lime wheel for garnish

Process:

• Rim a margarita glass with lime juice and dip it in a mixture of salt and chili powder.
• Shake tequila, triple sec, and lime juice with ice in a cocktail shaker.
• Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
• Garnish with a lime wheel and serve!

Movie pairing suggestion: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Hum Tum, Tanu Weds Manu

Summing Up

Let’s just agree that romantic comedies are the cinematic equivalent of comfort food. And cocktails that pair well with them are the ultimate side drinks. Whether you’re into slow-burn romances or the ones that lead to a string of chaos, there’s a drink that matches every mood and movie. So next time you play on your favorite rom-com, do not forget to make yourself a bubbly, bold, and refreshing cocktail. Skip the soda and watch a rom-com with a cocktail that you yourself made with love!