Cocktails for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to mix up something special for that special someone. That’s why we’ve hand picked some of our favourites for you.

Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner at home or just want to toast to your love, a beautifully crafted cocktail can set the mood. 

Pink Gin Fizz

Ingredients

  • 50 ml pink gin

  • 20 ml lemon juice

  • 15 ml simple syrup

  • Prosecco, to top up

  • A few raspberries for garnish

Method

Shake the pink gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker.

  1. Strain into a champagne flute and top up with Prosecco.

  2. Garnish with raspberries for a festive touch.

This cocktail is light, bubbly, and visually stunning, making it an ideal start to your Valentine’s evening.

Chocolate Martini

Ingredients

  • 50 ml vodka

  • 50 ml crème de cacao (dark)

  • 50 ml double cream

  • Grated chocolate or cocoa powder for rimming

Method

  1. Rim your martini glass with grated chocolate or cocoa powder.

  2. Shake the vodka, crème de cacao, and double cream with ice in a cocktail shaker.

  3. Strain into the prepared martini glass.

This rich and creamy cocktail is a perfect dessert in a glass, combining the luxurious flavours of chocolate and cream.

Rose and Raspberry Collins

Ingredients

  • 40 ml gin

  • 20 ml lemon juice

  • 20 ml rose syrup

  • 10 ml raspberry puree

  • Soda water, to top up

  • Rose petals and fresh raspberries for garnish

Method

  1. Shake the gin, lemon juice, rose syrup, and raspberry puree with ice in a cocktail shaker.

  2. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice and top up with soda water.

  3. Garnish with rose petals and raspberries for a touch of romance.

This drink offers a beautiful balance of floral and fruity notes, making it refreshingly light and perfect for a love-filled evening.

Spiced Whisky Sour

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Scotch whisky

  • 25 ml lemon juice

  • 25 ml spiced simple syrup (infuse your syrup with cinnamon and star anise)

  • Dash of egg white (optional, for frothiness)

  • Cinnamon stick for garnish

Method

  1. If using, combine the egg white with the whisky, lemon juice, and spiced syrup in a shaker and give a dry shake (no ice) to emulsify.

  2. Add ice and shake again until well chilled.

  3. Strain into a rock glass filled with ice.

  4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick for a spicy note.

This cocktail is perfect for those who enjoy a deeper, more aromatic flavour to sip slowly through the evening, providing a warming sensation with each sip.

These cocktails are more than just drinks; they are a way to express affection and add an extra sparkle to your Valentine’s Day celebration. Whether you prefer something light and bubbly or rich and creamy, there’s a cocktail here to suit any taste and make your evening unforgettable. Cheers to love!

French Martini

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Vodka

  • 15 ml Raspberry liqueur 

  • 40 ml Pineapple juice

  • 1 Raspberry to garnish

  • Ice

Method

  1. Shake the vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice with ice

  2. Allow the pineapple juice to froth

  3. Strain into the glass

  1. Garnish with a Raspberry

The French Martini delivers a beautiful blend of sweet and tart flavours, creating a smooth and elegant cocktail. Its rich notes of raspberry and pineapple juice adds a touch of sophistication, making it a delightful choice for a romantic evening.

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