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6 Best Cocktails for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day— the day when everything turns red and heart-shaped, including the cocktails.

Whether you’re setting the mood for a cozy night for two or hosting a Valentine’s get-together for twenty, we’ve put together six delicious Valentine’s Day cocktails that are easy to make and are guaranteed to win hearts everywhere.

Shaken or stirred, it’s time to toast to Valentine’s Day!

Vodka Cranberry


Uncomplicated yet sophisticated, the Vodka Cranberry is an easy-to-make, two-ingredient cocktail, and the perfect choice to toast this Valentine’s Day.

Trust us, its flirty mix of tart Cranberry Juice and the smoothness of Absolut Vodka is like Cupid’s arrow coming straight for your taste buds.

Here’s how to make a Vodka Cranberry.

Cosmopolitan


More Cranberries? You got it. With their stunning red hue, Cranberries spice up any Valentine’s celebration and nothing says “I love you” like the Cosmopolitan – one of the best beloved cocktails in the world.

The classic Cosmo is sassy mix of Absolut Citron, Cranberry Juice, Triple Sec, and Lime Juice and it’s been captivating cocktail lovers for years. One sip and you’ll see why.

Discover our recipe for a classic Cosmopolitan.

Strawberry Night


Is there anything that says romance better than the aroma and flavor of Vanilla and Strawberry?

Strawberry Night is a cocktail that blends the deliciousness of Absolut Vanilia (Vanilla-Flavored Vodka) with Passion Fruit Juice, and Passion Fruit Liqueur, and is then garnished with fresh Strawberries, a wedge of Pineapple and a Vanilla Pod. Oh, sweet, sweet love!

Discover our recipe for a Strawberry Night.

Vodka Martini

Embrace the timeless charm of a classic Vodka Martini. With its elegant blend of Absolut Vodka and Dry Vermouth, garnished with an Olive or a twist of Lemon, it exudes the sophistication of old-school romance. Sip and savor a love that’s truly classic.

Discover our recipe for a Vodka Martini.

Peach on the Beach


Looking for something peachy? Then the Peach on the Beach is going to be love at first sip.

This deliciously smooth and easy-to-make cocktail blends Absolut Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Peach Liqueur, and is garnished with a Peach Wedge. What more can we say? It’s peach-perfect!

Here’s how to make a Peach on the Beach.

Soho Martini 


There’s something fitting about the elegance of a Martini and the excitement of Valentine’s Day, so hey, we’re adding one more Martini to this list of Valentine’s Day cocktails.

The irresistibly delicious Soho Martini is a sultry blend 1 and ¼ parts of Absolut Vodka, a ¼ part of Absolut Vanilia (Vanilla-Flavored Vodka), together with a ¼ part Triple Sec, and just a dash of Orange Bitters.

Soho? So yes! Easy to make, easy to love. Here’s how to make a Soho Martini.

For more Valentine’s Day cocktail suggestions, see our full Valentine’s Day cocktail collection at AbsolutDrinks.com

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