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    Easy Cocktails for Valentine’s Day 

    Modified: Feb 7, 2024 · Published: Feb 2, 2023 by Katy McAvoy

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    9 Delicious Valentine's Day Cocktails.

    Cheers to the ones you love with these easy cocktails for Valentine's Day, all made with minimal prep work and simple ingredients. 

    Conversation heart candies falling into a coupe glass.
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    • 9 Easy and Delicious Valentine’s Day Drinks 
    • Cherry Blossom Cocktail with Gin
    • Peach Raspberry Vodka Martini is Full of Fresh Flavor
    • Easy, 4 Ingredient Strawberry Moscow Mules
    • A Decadent Caramel Chocolate Martini is Dessert in a Glass
    • Sparkling Rosé Cocktail Recipe with Strawberry and Elderflower
    • Cosmopolitan Vodka Cocktail
    • Easy and Refreshing Blackberry Vanilla Vodka Martini
    • Classic French 75 Gin Cocktail Recipe
    • 4 Ingredient Espresso Vodka Martini (Video)

    Consider this a list of Valentine's Day cocktails for people who only kind of like Valentine’s Day. I enjoy getting a treat for my daughter and love when my husband brings me flowers, but we don’t need it to be a specific holiday for those things to happen. 

    Just like I love a good red drink or pink cocktail, but don’t need it to have a cutesy name or be overly sweet in order to enjoy it on Valentine’s Day. A Scarlet Kiss? A lovebug cocktail? No, thank you. I don't need romantic names or themed drinks, just really good drinks. Drinks that skip the sugar buzz with dinner and deliver fresh flavor.

    With so many classic cocktails seeing a resurgence in popularity, skip the bottle of wine this February 14th, grab the cocktail shaker from your home bar, and shake up a festive drink with these Valentine's Day cocktails. 

    9 Easy and Delicious Valentine’s Day Drinks 

    Mix up an easy but romantic drink with one of these delicious cocktails. 

    A cherry blossom cocktail.

    Cherry Blossom Cocktail with Gin

    This bright cherry blossom cocktail is made with gin and elderflower liqueur for a delicious, fruity drink. Serve it for a special Valentine's Day date night or enjoy it on a warm spring day.

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    A glass filled with peach raspberry martini, garnished with a piece of fresh peach and raspberry.

    Peach Raspberry Vodka Martini is Full of Fresh Flavor

    This dark pink drink gets its gorgeous color from fresh raspberries and its sweetness from homemade peach syrup. It's a delicious use for raspberry vodka. Serve it in a coupe glass with a fresh raspberry garnish.

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    A copper mug filled with strawberry moscow mule and garnished with mint and strawberries.

    Easy, 4 Ingredient Strawberry Moscow Mules

    Turn fresh strawberries into some delicious syrup to pair with ginger beer, lime and vodka for a tasty twist on the classic Mule. 

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    A chocolate-drizzled glass filled with chocolate caramel martini.

    A Decadent Caramel Chocolate Martini is Dessert in a Glass

    A box of chocolates in liquid form, this rich cocktail is the perfect dessert drink, using ice cream instead of heavy cream for a sweet and creamy sip. 

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    Rosé being poured into a large wine glass.

    Sparkling Rosé Cocktail Recipe with Strawberry and Elderflower

    This effervescent drink pairs strawberry syrup, elderflower liqueur, and sparkling rosé for a festive cocktail.

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    A coupe glass of cosmopolitan cocktail.

    Cosmopolitan Vodka Cocktail

    The ultimate in pink cocktails, the classic Cosmo is perfect for any special occasion and ideal for a Galentine's Day celebration or Valentine's Happy Hour. Be sure to serve it in a chilled martini glass!

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    Blackberry vanilla martini being strained into a glass.

    Easy and Refreshing Blackberry Vanilla Vodka Martini

    Vanilla vodka, simple syrup, lime juice, and fresh fruit combine for a delicious and fun cocktail that's the perfect choice for date night. Double strain this one to keep those blackberry seeds out of your drink (and teeth). 😉

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    Glasses of French 75 cocktails.

    Classic French 75 Gin Cocktail Recipe

    The most classic of the champagne cocktails! Gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup combine with dry prosecco for the ideal drink for your romantic dinner or to cheers Galentine's Day.

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    A glass of espresso martini.

    4 Ingredient Espresso Vodka Martini (Video)

    A delicious sweet treat for after dinner, espresso martinis have definitely regained their popularity. Don't have an espresso machine at home? This recipe has you covered.

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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