Valentine’s Day Cocktails for a Romantic Night In
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday. Here’s hoping no one will have a raging Monday hangover after a romantic night in! However, that won’t stop us from celebrating the day of love. We have some very special, loved-up cocktail recipes ready for this Valentine’s Day that will sweep you & your loved one off your feet!
We’re sure that you will find something from this romantic Valentine’s Day cocktail menu that will get you in the sugary spirit. Plus, these are quite effortless to make, so you can have more time to spend with your S.O.
Raspberry Beret
Named after the Prince song “Raspberry Beret”, this cocktail fuses the tempting raspberry flavour of Chambord and Irish Cream in vodka. It is over the top and out of this world, just as any drink named after a Prince song should be! (Drinks and a show, maybe?) Top with raspberries as a garnish!
Ingredients
- Vodka: 30 mL
- Chambord: 30 mL
- Baileys Irish Cream: 30 mL
- Splash of Grenadine
Love Bite Cocktail
This alluring cocktail tastes like oranges and cherry with cream. It’s tantalising to look at and even more luscious to drink! It is a punchy Valentine’s Day cocktail, which is perfect if you prefer to enjoy more than one. Top with cherries for a cheeky garnish.
Ingredients
- Cherry liqueur: 30 mL
- Orange liqueur: 30 mL
- Cream: 30 mL
The Mumm Apres Rogue
The Mumm Apres Rouge is a glistening cocktail for sharing with your significant other on Valentine’s Day. With a fine touch of pomegranate, mint and ginseng that’s mixed with champagne and gin, this re-imagined version of a Bloody Mary has an extra romantic flair.
Ingredients
- G.H. Mumm Champagne: 90 mL
- Simple syrup: 20 mL
- Lime juice: 20 mL
- Cucumber slices: 2
- Mint leaves: 4
- Ginger juice: 8 mL
- Pomegranate juice: 30 mL
- Sprig of mint
Armande Horchata
This is an enticing and light feeling cocktail from Baileys, prepared with real almond milk. This pleasant drink mixes the yummy, nutty flavours of real almond milk and real vanilla to make a versatile cocktail. Why not try this almond cocktail as an unusual Valentine’s Day treat?
Ingredients
- Baileys Almande (or Baileys Original Irish Cream): 60 mL
- Almond milk: 150 mL
- Honey: 1.5 mL
- Ground cinnamon: 1.5 mL
- Vanilla extract: 1.5 mL
All that really matters with these cocktails is that the person sipping it appreciates it! Why not treat your special someone to one of these delicious lovey-dovey cocktails? A romantic name or a pink colour can boost the love-factor of your drink on this special day. Cheers to love this Valentine’s Day 2021 and do something nice for your loved ones!