Whether you’re hosting a party for your favorite singletons or you’re happily ensconced in a romance for the ages, a specialty Valentine’s Day drink can give your event an unforgettable glow. Check out these Valentine’s Day mixed drinks and get your love light shining!
The Sweetie Martini
Have a cabinet full of heart-shaped sprinkles, white chocolate and amaretto liqueurs, and vanilla vodka, and you’re just not sure what to do with them? Welcome to the sweetie martini, an over-the-top confection that packs a sweetly nasty punch. Add grenadine and half and half, shake vigorously — thanks, James Bond! — and garnish with honey.
Sex on the Beach
Bring it back to the 1980s with this fun and frisky cocktail. You can mix this drink many different ways, but the classic version calls for vodka, cranberry juice, peach schnapps and orange juice. Serve in a highball glass and garnish with an orange slice — extra points if you add an umbrella.
Pierced Fuzzy Navel
Similar to Sex on the Beach but with fewer ingredients — and easier mixing, yay — the pierced fuzzy navel is the naughtiest of the Valentine’s Day alcoholic drinks. Mix peach schnapps with vodka and orange juice over ice. Want a dash of sweetness? Splash some grenadine over the top.
Strawberry Mimosa
Who wouldn’t love a glass of bubbly on every romantic’s favorite holiday? Blend a pink bubbly — doesn’t have to be fine French champagne since you’re mixing it — with Naked Berry Blast, and add a freshly sliced strawberry for garnish. Bottoms up!
Raspberry Champagne Fizz
Everyone, it’s time to celebrate. There is a Valentine’s Day drink that combines raspberries, vanilla ice cream and champagne. Mix the fruit with lemon juice, sugar and Chambord. Pour over vanilla ice cream and splash with champagne.
Relax and enjoy, and remember: If you overdo it, stick to Valentine’s Day coffee drinks next time.
