9 Valentine’s Day Drink Ideas That Aren’t Just a Glass of Rosé

story by KEVIN NGUYEN • photo by NATALIYA VAITKEVICH / Unsplash

A classic rosé is a reliable Valentine’s Day staple, but love calls for cocktails with extra flair. Fresh strawberries and ruby pomegranate seeds bring vibrant pinks and reds, while festive touches like cotton candy and edible glitter turn every sip into a celebration. Perfect for Galentine’s gatherings or a low-key date night, these sweet, sparkling, and boozy recipes make Valentine’s Day a little extra special.

• Pink Dragonfruit Fizz (Read More↓)
• Pink Panther Cocktail (Read More↓)
• Grapefruit & Elderflower Spritz (Read More↓)
• Strawberry Cotton Candy Sparkler (Read More↓)
• Pink Cloud Martini (Read More↓)
• Boozy Rose Mocha (Read More↓)
• Ruby Pomegranate Martini (Read More↓)
• Empress Gin Sour (Read More↓)
• Shimmering Rose Fizz (Read More↓)

1. Pink Dragon Fruit Fizz

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• 2 oz (4 tbsp) Gin
• 1 oz (2 tbsp) Freshly squeezed lime juice
• ¾ oz (1½ tbsp) Simple syrup
• ¼ cup fresh red dragon fruit (cubed)
• Club soda to top
• Garnish: A lime wheel and a few extra dragon fruit cubes

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2. Pink Panther Cocktail

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• 1 ½ oz (3 tbsp) Vodka or Gin
• ¾ oz (1½ tbsp) Amaretto
• ¾ oz (1½ tbsp) Grenadine
• 2 oz (4 tbsp) Half-and-half or Whole Milk

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3. Grapefruit & Elderflower Spritz

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• Gin: 2 oz (4 tbsp)
• Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice: 2 oz (4 tbsp)
• Elderflower Liqueur: ½ oz (1 tbsp)
• Club Soda or Prosecco: 3 oz (6 tbsp)
• Simple Syrup: ¼ oz (½ tbsp) — Optional for sweetness

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4. Strawberry Cotton Candy Sparkler

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• Chilled Prosecco or Champagne: 4 oz (8 tbsp)
• Strawberry Liqueur or Syrup: 1 oz (2 tbsp)
• Fresh Strawberries: 2 large
• Pink Cotton Candy: ½ cup loosely packed

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5. Pink Cloud Martini

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• 1½ ounces Vodka (3 tbsp)
• ½ ounce Elderflower liqueur (1 tbsp)
• ½ ounce Fresh lemon juice (1 tbsp)
• ¼ cup Sparkling Rosé or Champagne (4 tbsp)
• ¼ cup Pink cotton candy (small handful)
• 1 Lemon twist for garnish

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6. Boozy Rose Mocha

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The Base (Heavy Pink Layer)

• 1 ounce Rose syrup (2 tbsp) — this needs to be pure syrup to stay heavy.

• 1 ounce Half and half or whole milk (2 tbsp)

The Middle (Coffee & Spirits Layer)

• 2 ounces Cold brew concentrate or strong chilled coffee (¼ cup)
• 1 ounce Coffee liqueur (2 tbsp) — such as Kahlúa
• ½ ounce Vodka or Dark Rum (1 tbsp)

The Top (Rose Cream Float)

• 2 ounces Heavy cream (¼ cup)
• 1 ounce Tequila Rose (2 tbsp) — a strawberry cream liqueur that adds the pink color and alcohol.

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7. Ruby Pomegranate Martini

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• 2 ounces (4 tbsp) Vodka
• 1 ounce (2 tbsp) 100% Pomegranate juice
• ½ ounce (1 tbsp) Freshly squeezed lime juice
• ½ ounce (1 tbsp) Simple syrup
• ¼ cup Ice (for shaking)
• Fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish

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8. Empress Gin Sour

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• Indigo Gin (or Vodka): 2 ounces (4 tbsp)
• Fresh Lemon Juice: 1 ounce (2 tbsp)
• Simple Syrup: ¾ ounce (1½ tbsp)
• Butterfly Pea Flower Tea: ½ cup (8 tbsp) Note: Brew ½ cup water with 5-6 dried flowers, then cool.
• 1 cup Ice
• 1 lemon wheel or wedge for garnishing

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9. Shimmering Rose Fizz

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• 1½ ounces (3 tbsp) Gin or Vodka
• ¾ ounce (1½ tbsp) Elderflower Liqueur or Rose Syrup
• ¾ ounce (1½ tbsp) Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
• ¼ ounce (½ tbsp) Grenadine (for the pink color)
• 3 ounces (6 tbsp) Chilled Prosecco or Club Soda
• 1 pinch Edible Pink Luster Dust
• Pink Sanding Sugar (for the rim)