Valentine’s Day: 5 Classic Cocktails For A Dreamy Date

We know you are excited and planning the perfect valentine date for your partner. Creating the most perfect environment for an unforgettable experience requires a lot hard work and patience. But it is valentine’s day after all, so, all the efforts are worth it. To make your evening even more special, we have brought beautiful and romantic cocktails that you can help you achieve your dreamy date.  

These cocktails are easy to mic up and are made up of some of your most favourite ingredients that perfectly signify love. So, let us tell you what these amazing cocktails are so that you can the date of your dreams. You may thank us later! 

Raspberry Martini 

This pretty red coloured drink has vibrant berry flavours. Believe me, this berrylicious drink will enhance the beauty of your dreamy Valentine’s date. Here’s how you can make it at home. 

Ingredients 

  • 2 ounces vodka 
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice  
  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 
  • ¾ ounce raspberry syrup  
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish 

Method 

  • Take a cocktail shaker and add all the ingredients with ice. 
  • Shake well for atleast 15 seconds. 
  • Strain the drink into a martini glass and garnish with raspberries.  
  • Serve 

Kir Royale 

This cocktail is a take on the Kir, a popular French drink and has crème de cassis with Champagne or another sparkling wine. It is easy to make and tempting. 

Ingredients 

  • 1/2-ounce creme de cassis 
  • Dry Champagne (or other sparkling wine), to top 
  • Garnish: lemon twist 

Method 

  • First, pour the creme de cassis into a Champagne flute. 
  • Top with the Champagne and garnish it with a lemon twist. 
  • Serve! 

Cranberry Margarita 

This cocktail is a perfect combination of sweet tart flavour and bright and romantic red colour. This delicious spin on the classic cocktail is something you must try. 

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ ounces cranberry juice  
  • 1 ½ ounces reposado 
  • 1 ounce Cointreau 
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice 
  • ½ ounce simple syrup 
  • Flaky sea salt 
  • Ice 
  • Cranberries for garnish 

Method  

  • To begin with, cut a notch in a lime wedge and run it around the glass rim. Dip the edge of the rim into salt. 
  • In a cocktail shaker, add in all the ingredients and fill it with ice. Shake until cold. Strain the margarita into the glass and fill it with ice.  
  • Garnish with cranberries and serve. 

Pomegranate Mimosa 

This bright and bubbly cocktail has pomegranate with sparkling wine with orange. This drink is pretty prefect for your perfect Valentine date. Making it is also easy.  

Ingredients 

  • 1 ounce pomegranate juice  
  • 1 ounce orange juice 
  • 4 ounces sparkling wine (any) 
  • Orange slice for garnish 

Method 

  • Take a champagne flute and add pomegranate juice and orange juice. 
  • Pour in the champagne and garnish with an orange slice or rosemary sprig. 
  • Serve 

Red Sangria 


Red Sangria is cocktail perfect for literally any occasion. And when its valentine’s day, this pretty red cocktail is something you must serve. 

Ingredients 

  • 750 ml red wine 
  • 2 oranges 
  • 2 lemons 
  • 1 tart apple (thin sliced) 
  • ½ cup brandy 
  • 2 cinnamon sticks 
  • 2-star anise pods, whole 
  • Fruits 

Method 

  • In a pitcher, add oranges, lemons, and apples in the bottom. Pour the brandy and red wine. 
  • Add in the cinnamon sticks and star anise and stir. 
  • Let the mixture sit, refrigerated, overnight, or for at least 4 hours. 
  • When ready to serve, pour Sangria into glasses and garnish with additional oranges and apple slices.  
  • Serve! 

Happy Valentine’s Day!