29 Valentine's Day Cocktails That Are Sure To Have You Drunk In Love

For those who love gin, this bright, juicy cocktail will definitely live up to its name. With only three essential ingredients—honey, lemon, and gin—a good Bee’s Knees perfectly highlights the complex flavors of the starring spirit. Though this Prohibition-era drink may have been created to mask less-than-ideal bathtub gin, it’s still popular today thanks to its refreshing simplicity.

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We love topping ours with shaved chocolate or a pinch of cocoa powder, but feel free to get creative on the garnishes! Try adding a strawberry or a sprig of mint, or even coating the rim with crushed Oreos.

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Inspired by our love of our lemon blueberry margs, these brightly colored daiquiris are extra special. Between the fruity sweetness of the berries and the bright, citrusy flavor, the rum tends to fade to the background, making these surprisingly drinkable despite the strength.

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It'll be hard to deny this wine+vodka+ice cream combination once Valentine's Day rolls around. And how much red wine you choose to pour in the blender is entirely up to you—we usually just eyeball it. A fruit-forward red wine like Zinfandel is best for vanilla ice cream, but feel free to experiment with semi-sweet sparkling red wines too, like Lambrusco or Brachetto D'acqui.

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New Orleans made the Sazerac famous, is a classic cocktail for Mardi Gras, and, we think, a perfectly festive drink to have with your boo. We added a little maraschino juice to this whiskey and cognac cocktail for a little fruity sweetness. It's bittersweet!

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Getting together with friends instead of a lover this Valentine's (or Galentine's)? Giggle juice is always a good time.

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We’ve all been there—you think you have *one* more pack of instant hot chocolate mix left, only to discover it was mixed up and consumed many cold days ago. Save the heavy sigh and make a batch on the stove for you and your boo with creamy whole milk, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and a little bit of whiskey to keep you both warm. This spiked hot chocolate recipe boasts a combination of cocoa powder and melted chocolate to achieve the ultimate balance of sweetness and rich chocolate flavor.

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More like a Cosmopolitan than a classic martini, this recipe replaces the Cosmo’s traditional cranberry juice with pomegranate. Garnish with a sugar rim and a fresh rosemary sprig for the perfect drink to serve your sweetie.

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You may have heard of the classic White Russian, a creamy coffee cocktail that gained popularity in the 1990s, but its predecessor the Black Russian delivers on simplicity and strong coffee flavor. This two-ingredient, spirit-forward cocktail combines vodka and coffee liqueur served over ice, making it a flavorful dessert cocktail perfect after a nice dinner out, especially when garnished with an orange slice or a Maraschino cherry.

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Shoot your shot with this, dare we say, kind of romantic shot recipe! No cocktail shaker? Mix in a glass with ice and strain into a measuring glass for easy pouring!

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Start your Valentines Day off right with this ultra simple two-ingredient cocktail that's sure to elicit some serious heart eyes. 😍

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This retro dessert cocktail deserves a spot at your next dinner party. Making a Brandy Alexander couldn’t be easier, either: Just add equal parts of brandy, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream for a sophisticated and luxurious post-dinner cocktail that's perfect for impressing your date. Think of it as a boozy, ultra-fancy chocolate milkshake!

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Everyone loves a chocolate-covered strawberry, and turning them into Jell-O shots makes them even better! Use your favorite liquor for the Jell-O shots. We went with vodka because it's our fave, but tequila would be amazing too!

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We crave cranberry cocktails all season long, and this is our go-to cocktail this holiday season. It's warm and spicy from the whiskey and ginger beer, but refreshing and tart from the cranberry and citrus.

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Fun fact: Blue Curaçao turns this mimosa the perfect robin's egg blue! These are the next best thing to a little blue box on Valentine's Day.

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The sweetness and subtle nuttiness of the hazelnut liqueur Frangelico is the perfect partner to rich Irish cream. The almost inevitable whipped cream mustache that follows is highly worth it.

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The French 75 is among the fanciest of cocktails. Sure, there’s the tried-and-true margarita and the timeless Old-Fashioned, but the French 75 has got what those two don’t: Champagne! Champagne is what makes this drink distinctively French (and totally worth the splurge), but a more affordable sparkling wine such as Prosecco or Cava are both sound options. Make sure to squeeze the lemon twist into your drink to add some of those floral lemon oils.

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There's no doubt about it—we're living in the year of the Negroni. But if you look closer at the lineage of everyone’s favorite viral drink, you’ll find that the Americano is just as sophisticated and even easier to make at home. It’s a simple drink with just three ingredients: Campari, club soda, and the best sweet vermouth you can find, topped with an orange slice. For those new to the world of Campari and vermouth-based cocktails, think of them as a pre-dinner beverage that'll pair perfectly with a homemade Valentine's Day dinner. 😉

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This wintery version of a whiskey sour features punchy ginger flavor and tangy cranberry juice. Though it requires minimal ingredients, it’s full of strong, bright flavors that perfectly complement a decadent romantic dinner.

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We love the idea of these for a brunch date or Galentine's Day party, especially for when you want to go above and beyond a plain orange juice mimosa. They'd also make for a great dessert cocktail any time of day!

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