You’re looking for cocktails that are perfect for Valentine’s Day. You’ll find 13 pink and red recipes that combine flavors like vodka, cranberry juice, and peach schnapps.
From martinis to punches, these drinks are as pretty as they are tasty. You’ll discover simple and elegant mixtures – but what makes them truly special, you’ll have to find out.
1. Rose Petal Martini
A romantic and elegant cocktail featuring rose petals and vodka.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce rose syrup
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1/4 ounce grenadine
- Edible rose petals for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, rose syrup, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake gently to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Add a splash of grenadine for a subtle sweetness and color.
- Garnish with edible rose petals to create a romantic touch.
2. Strawberry Daiquiri
A invigorating Strawberry Daiquiri made with fresh strawberries and white rum.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
- Ice
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the strawberry puree, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
3. Red Velvet Cocktail
A romantic cocktail featuring vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz peach schnapps
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Splash of lemon-lime soda
- Ice
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries.
4. Pink Lemonade Fizz
A revitalizing twist on classic lemonade, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz raspberry syrup
- 1/2 oz club soda
- Lemon wheel, for garnish
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake until chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Add raspberry syrup and stir gently.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh raspberries.
5. Cranberry Spritzer
A revitalizing and fruity Cranberry Spritzer perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup sparkling wine
- 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- Splash of grenadine
- Fresh cranberries and rose petals for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes.
- Pour in the cranberry juice, Grand Marnier, and simple syrup.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Add the sparkling wine and stir again.
- Add a splash of grenadine for a romantic touch.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and rose petals.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
6. Blushing Bride Cocktail
A romantic blend of peach and cranberry flavors, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz peach schnapps
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- Splash of grenadine
- Ice
- Fresh peach slices for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Add a splash of grenadine for a blushing effect.
- Garnish with a fresh peach slice.
7. Raspberry Gimlet
A sweet and tangy twist on the classic gimlet, featuring fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz raspberry puree
- 1/4 oz grenadine
- Ice
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, raspberry puree, and grenadine to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-12 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries.
8. Valentine Kiss
A romantic cocktail with sweet and tangy flavors perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz peach schnapps
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- Splash of grenadine
- Ice
- Fresh fruit for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Add a splash of grenadine for a sweet and fruity flavor.
- Garnish with fresh fruit, such as strawberries or raspberries.
9. Cherry Bomb Shot
A Cherry Bomb Shot is a sweet and tangy cocktail perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce cherry vodka
- 1/2 ounce lemon liqueur
- 1/2 ounce grenadine
- 1/2 ounce pineapple juice
- Splash of lemon-lime soda
- Cherry, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add cherry vodka, lemon liqueur, grenadine, and pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a shot glass.
- Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with a cherry.
10. Pink Paradise Punch
A rejuvenating and fruity punch perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup grenadine syrup
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh raspberries
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes.
- Pour in the lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice.
- Add the grenadine syrup and simple syrup, stirring gently to combine.
- Add the chopped strawberries and raspberries to the pitcher.
- Stir gently again to distribute the fruit evenly.
- Chill the punch in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir the punch again and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve the Pink Paradise Punch in glasses filled with ice and enjoy.
11. Ruby Red Sour
A twist on the classic whiskey sour, featuring grapefruit and lemon juices.
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- 3/4 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Lemon wheel or grapefruit twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the whiskey, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup to the shaker.
- Add a dash of Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-12 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or grapefruit twist.
12. Love Potion No 9
Love Potion No 9 is a sweet and tangy cocktail perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz peach schnapps
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz pineapple juice
- Splash of grenadine
- Ice
- Fresh fruit for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Add a splash of grenadine and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh fruit, such as a peach wedge or cherry.
13. Crimson Kiss Martini
A romantic blend of vodka, cranberry, and lime, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1/4 ounce grenadine
- Splash of lemon-lime soda
- Fresh lime wheel, for garnish
- Edible rose petals, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake gently to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Add a splash of grenadine and stir gently.
- Top the martini with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with a fresh lime wheel and edible rose petals.
Conclusion
You’ll impress your date with the Crimson Kiss Martini, a perfect mix of vodka, cranberry juice, and peach schnapps. For example, serving it in a chilled glass with a sugared rim will make it a stunning Valentine’s Day treat, showing you put thought into the details, just like you did when you chose the recipe.