Valentine's Day

33 Valentine's Day Cocktail Recipes for Lovers of All Kinds

Dim the lights, clink some glasses, and toast to these bright, beautiful, and—often—bubbly drinks.
Strawberry cocktail in a glass.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
  • Strawberry cocktail in a glass.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
    1/31

    Slippery When Wet

    This fragrant and refreshing strawberry-gin drink has a secret ingredient: a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt, which gives the cocktail a tangy flavor and subtly creamy texture.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
    2/31

    Spiked Rose Lemonade

    Delicate rose water (a common ingredient in Middle Eastern sweets) and tart lemonade are a refreshing combination in this pretty pink drink.

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  • Two Kitty High Ball Cocktails on the Kitchen Counter
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Laura Rege
    3/31

    Kitty Highball

    W. C. Whitfield’s original Kitty Highball recipe—equal parts red wine and ginger ale over ice—goes contemporary. In this deconstructed version the ginger ale is replaced with ginger syrup and soda.

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  • Photo of four cocktail glasses filled with a violethued cocktail and small lemon twists.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
    4/31

    Midnight Sparkler Cocktail

    With its unique indigo color and effervescent charm, this Champagne cocktail is perfect for any festive occasion.

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  • Three glass teacups of buttered rum hot chocolate topped with whipped cream.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
    5/31

    Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

    Butter adds velvety texture and comforting flavor to this special-occasion cocktail, a combination of our two favorite winter warmers.

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  • A chartreusecolored cocktail in a coupe garnished with a lime wheel and an orchid.
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    6/31

    Gin Rocket

    This spin on the gimlet uses shaved fennel and muddled arugula, which gives it a zingy anise-and-pepper flavor that’s ideal for serving with seafood or light pasta dishes.

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  • Photograph of Campari cocktails on a tray.
    Photo by Kelly Puleio
    7/31

    Perfect Circle

    The simple combination of sharp Campari and salty fino sherry makes for a spritz that quenches your thirst and works wonderfully with potato chips, olives, or aged cheeses.

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    8/31

    Evening in Kingston

    Sparkling wine and Jamaican rum make for a compelling riff on the Negroni. Plus, it's a quick finish once it's batched.

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  • Photo of a red cocktail in a stemmed glass.
    Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
    9/31

    Cran Royale

    A homemade cranberry simple syrup puts this sparkling cocktail recipe into fancy party-worthy status.

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  • Ginger spritz cocktail
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    10/31

    Ginger Spritz

    This light, refreshing drink will be your new favorite to serve at any occasion.

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    11/31

    Black Velvet

    Guinness is considered by its many aficionados to be extremely creamy, but when you add it to Champagne or prosecco, its fruitiness emerges as well.

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  • Winter of Our Discontent apple brandy cocktail
    12/31

    Winter of Our Content

    Lemon juice and maple syrup do some heavy lifting in this winter spritz, but it’s the sneaky inclusion of Licor 43—a golden-hued liqueur—that grants it subtle warmth and complexity.

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Cry Baby
Cry Baby
Sweet, aromatic, and bubblegum pink, this playful cocktail is the utter definition of fun.
Salt and Smoke Margarita
Salt and Smoke Margarita
With black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and Castelvetrano olives, this margarita is for the savory drink lovers.
Mora Picosa
Mora Picosa
This spicy blackberry margarita gets its heat from a chile de árbol, shaken with fresh berries and a sprig of mint.
Spicy Celery Margarita
Spicy Celery Margarita
Fresh celery juice gives this margarita a savory, vegetal edge and makes it exceptionally refreshing.
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
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Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Pear Tarta De Santiago
Pear Tarta De Santiago
Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.