5 Vodka Cocktails for Valentine’s Day 2026

Looking to shake, mix and stir up some Valentine’s Day cocktails that are guaranteed to steal hearts? We’ve got you!

Whether you’re looking to make a fruity martini, a rich after-dinner delight, or a pink cocktail that screams glamour, we’ve got five vodka cocktails that are easy to make and sure to add a twinkle to anyone’s eyes!

So, then, which of these five drinks will be your perfect match?

Absolut Passion Fruit Martini

Valentine’s Day is all about love and passion, so what better way to celebrate than with an Absolut Passion Fruit Martini – a drink bursting with passion!

This fresh fruit martini perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, made with Absolut Vodka, passion fruit purée, lemon juice, simple syrup, and passion fruit liqueur. It’s sumptuous, and absolutely delicious!

Check out the drink recipe for an Absolut Passion Fruit Martini.

Watch Rico show you how to make an Absolut Passion Fruit Martini!

Cosmopolitan 

The Cosmopolitan really needs no introduction – it’s one of the most popular cocktails in the world, and a drink synonymous with glamour and sophistication.

Much like Valentine’s Day, the Cosmopolitan is so adored that it has its own celebration – Cosmopolitan Day! Made with Absolut Citron, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice, this timeless classic stands as one of the finest examples of incredible drinks made from vodka and triple sec.

Discover the recipe for a classic Cosmopolitan.

In the video below, Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Absolut Global Brand Ambassador and Hedda Bruce, General Manager at one of the world’s best bars, Tjoget in Stockholm, Sweden, show you how to passionately make your own twist on a Cosmopolitan!

The Mandrin Crush

There’s nothing quite like peeling a mandarin and getting that amazing aroma all over your hands while you enjoy each juicy segment. That’s what Absolut Mandrin is all about, and the Mandrin Crush puts it on full display.

First, you’ll need a cocktail shaker, some fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and, finally, some passion fruit syrup.

“You’ve got the tropical vibes coming from the passion fruit; you’ve got those sweet orange vibes coming from Absolut Mandrin, all balanced out by fresh lemon juice. You ain’t gonna get a better drink,” shares Rico.

Watch how to make The Mandrin Crush:

Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini is only the most popular cocktail in the world, it’s also the ultimate after-dinner cocktail to sip on Valentine’s Day (…and any other day to be honest!).

Bold and sophisticated, silky and smooth, a classic Espresso Martini combines Absolut Vodka, fresh espresso, and coffee liqueur. And it’s perfect.

Don’t be a heartbreaker – impress your Valentine with this Espresso Martini recipe!

Watch Rico make a classic Espresso Martini:

French 76

Nothing says Valentine’s Day better than champagne…but champagne and vodka? Now that’s a Valentine’s Day drink! The French 76 is The French 76 is a vodka cocktail and a twist on the classic gin cocktail, the French 75.

The French 76 shakes up Absolut Vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. It’s then double strained using a Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer into a coupe glass, before being topped off with dry, crisp champagne.

Trust us, the French 76 is a drink that’ll elevate your Valentine’s Day to new heights of elegance.

Watch Rico make a French 76 (and a French 75 for good measure!)