Mix Love into Every Sip with These Elegant Valentine's Day Cocktails

A romantic evening at home calls for more than just candlelight and music—it demands the perfect cocktail. This Valentine’s Day, elevate your intimate celebration with these meticulously crafted libations, blending premium spirits with decadent flavors. From silky mezcal martinis to champagne-kissed concoctions, these 12 recipes bring the art of mixology straight to your home bar.

This champagne-forward cocktail is both delicate and luxurious, offering a balance of bright citrus and soft berry sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1 part The Glenlivet 14 y/o

• ¾ part Lemon Juice

• ¾ part Strawberry Syrup

• 3 parts Mumm Sparkling Brut Rosé

• Garnish: Chocolate-covered strawberry

Method:

Shake the first three ingredients with ice, strain into a flute, and top with sparkling rosé. Garnish with a chocolate-covered strawberry for an added touch of romance.

Effortless and elegant, this spritz is a refreshing toast to love.

Ingredients:

• 3 parts Lillet Rosé

• 3 parts Soda Water

• Garnish: Slice of grapefruit and/or orange

Method:

Pour Lillet Rosé and soda water over ice in a wine glass. Stir gently and garnish with a citrus slice.

A sophisticated take on a sparkling cocktail, blending bright citrus with a touch of spice.

Ingredients:

• 1 part Malfy Arancia (chilled)

• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

• 4 parts Mumm Sparkling Brut Rosé

• Garnish: Cracked cinnamon stick, Meyer lemon wheel

Method:

Build in a glass over ice, stir gently, and garnish.

For those who prefer convenience without sacrificing sophistication, this pre-made cocktail offers Parisian elegance in a can.

Where to Buy:

Available on ReserveBar HERE, this sparkling cocktail delivers an effortless Valentine’s toast anywhere.

For those who love a bold and smoky martini, this mezcal twist on the classic dirty martini is irresistibly smooth.

Ingredients:

• 2.5 oz Desolas Mezcal

• 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth

• 0.5 oz Olive Brine

• Garnish: Sweet drop peppers

Method:

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with sweet drop peppers.

Combining coffee and floral notes, this cocktail is a tribute to both passion and indulgence.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Grand Brulot (VSOP Cognac & Coffee Liqueur)

• 1 oz Rosemary Liqueur

• 0.5 oz Agave Syrup

• Garnish: Fresh rosemary sprig

Method:

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a frozen rocks glass, and garnish.

A sophisticated and slightly bitter cocktail that showcases the depth of Fior Scotch.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Fior Scotch

• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth

• 1 oz Campari

• Garnish: Orange twist

Method:

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with an orange twist.

A tropical and tangy delight with an irresistible citrus finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Sunshine Punch

• 0.5 oz Dark or Coconut Rum

• 0.5 oz Aperol

• 0.5 oz Orange Juice

• 0.5 oz Pineapple Juice

• Splash of Lime Juice

• Garnish: Orange slice

Method:

Shake all ingredients with ice, pour into a glass, and top with orange bitters.

A sparkling cranberry-infused cocktail perfect for a romantic toast.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Sunshine Punch

• 2 oz Cranberry Juice

• 1 oz Sparkling Water or Lemon-Lime Soda

• Ice Cubes

• Garnish: Orange slice or candy heart

Method:

Fill a glass with ice, add Sunshine Punch and cranberry juice, top with soda, and stir gently.

A playful yet sophisticated twist on the classic Dirty Shirley, featuring The Pale Rosé.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Vodka

• 1 to 1.5 oz Grenadine

• 1 oz The Pale Rosé

• 6 to 8 oz Ginger Ale or Lemon-Lime Soda

• Garnish: 2 Maraschino Cherries

Method:

Build ingredients over ice in a tall glass and stir. Garnish with maraschino cherries.

A tiki-inspired chocolate and whisky cocktail with a touch of decadence.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Isle of Skye 8-Year-Old Whisky (or Islay Blended Scotch)

• 0.75 oz Homemade Grenadine

• 0.75 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice

• 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• 0.5 oz Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao

• Garnish: Shaved Milk Chocolate, Pineapple Fronds

Homemade Grenadine:

• 16 oz Pomegranate Juice (fresh is best, bottled is acceptable)

• 350 g Sugar Blend juice and sugar until dissolved. Keeps for 1-2 weeks refrigerated.

Method:

Add all ingredients to a large glass, fill with crushed or pebble ice, and swizzle. Garnish with shaved milk chocolate and pineapple fronds.

A refreshing yet fiery twist on the classic margarita, balancing heat and cooling flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Ghost Tequila

• 0.75 oz Lime Juice

• 0.50 oz Cucumber Syrup

• 0.75 oz Watermelon Purée

• Garnish: Tajín Salt Rim

Method:

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into an ice-filled, Tajín-rimmed glass