So, before you go to print that Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day menu, consider adding one of these quaffable-meets-flirty concoctions to it. The best part? They’re all from hotels and restaurants around the world, so even if travel feels iffy right now, you can teleport somewhere magical after just one sip. From aphrodisiac martinis and fizzy tipples, to beverages garnished with rose petals—these are the boozy drinks you need on February 14th, whether your status is single, taken or complicated.
Best Valentine’s Day Cocktails
The Kir from Le Relais Bernard Loiseau in Burgundy, France
Le Relais Bernard Loiseau, a member of Relais & Châteaux, is a tranquil haven of extraordinary charm, wellness and gastronomy, thanks to its iconic 2-Michelin-Starred restaurant and dedication to the legendary late chef, Bernard Loiseau. At the hotel, you can enjoy signature sparkling cocktails, such as The Kir, which was invented in Burgundy in the 18th century—and now you can enjoy it stateside. Ingredients:
3 ⅓ oz of white burgundy wine1 ½ Tbsp blackcurrant liqueur (Cassis)
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Raspberry Lychee Martini from Beach Tavern in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
Beach trip not in the cards this V-Day? Pretend you’re there by whipping up Beach Tavern’s fruity tequila-based cocktail. Hint: Serve chilled with roses on the side. Ingredients:
1.5 oz Casamigos Blanco Tequila1/2 Yuzu Japanese Craft Sake2 oz lychee purée1/4 oz infused raspberry
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The Polynesian Kiss from Flagler Steakhouse at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida
The Breakers Palm Beach is one of the most storied and romantic properties in the US. Spend Valentine’s Day there mentally (or physically) with Flagler Steakhouse’s most alluring libation. Ingredients:
2 oz Ketel One Vodka1 oz Luxardo Cherry Liqueur1/2 oz lemon juice
Directions: Shake all ingredients together and strain into a martini glass, garnish with a raspberry or an orchid.
La Susana Spritz From Vik Retreats in Jose Ignacio, Uruguay
Located in Jose Ignacio, Uruguay, Vik Retreats’La Susana is one of the best beach clubs in the world and even though it may be winter in the states, it’s summer in South America. Until you can jet off to warmer climates with bae, channel beach vibes with their bespoke cocktails, like the La Susana Spritz—a Uruguayan take on the Aperol spritz. Ingredients:
3 oz Aperol1/4 oz sparkling wine1/4 grapefruit1 Tbsp sugar1 slice of fresh cucumber
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The Valentini from Loulou Petite Bistro & Speakeasy in NYC
Loulou Petite Bistro & Speakeasy is a new French eatery and cocktail lounge in the heart of Chelsea in New York City and their festive libation is almost too pretty to drink, but we will make an exception. Ingredients:
5 muddled raspberries2 mint leaves.5 oz lemon juice.75 simple syrup.5 oz yellow chartreuse2 oz Grey Goose vodkaProsecco
Directions: Combine ingredients and shake; top with Prosecco.
The Little Heart from Hotel Manapany in St. Barths
Name a prettier drink… we’ll wait. St. Barths is always a good idea for a romantic rendezvous, but until you can plan a jaunt to the Caribbean, imbibe in luxury ecolodge Hotel Manapany’s signature drink, The Little Heart. You’ll be instantly transported to the 5-star resort nestled in Anse des Cayes Bay. Ingredients:
1 oz strawberry puree1 oz Kalamansi (or your favorite citrus fruit)2 oz sparkling rosé wineHint of lemongrassWaterSugar
Directions: Mix all, stir, serve in a champagne flute.
The Spicy Kiss from Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende’s impeccable Hotel Matilda will be offering guests a special Cena Erotica Valentine’s Day six-course extravaganza with local legends and chefs Marcela Bolaño and Donnie Masterton on Feb. 14th, but their Spicy Kiss cocktail is too good to wait until you can sip it there. Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco1/2 oz Orange Oleo Saccharum1 oz Cointreau1/2 oz Chile de arbol liquor3 oz fresh grapefruit juice
Directions: Mix equal parts and garnish with dehydrated chile pepper and rosemary sprig.
Rose to the Occasion from Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street in Boston, Massachusetts
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston will be offering a seasonal addition to their Trifecta Trolley this Valentine’s Day weekend: Rose to the Occasion, which integrates rose petal-infused Pisco with St-Germain, lemon juice, lavender bitters and lemon soda. Can’t get there in person? Craft the seductive elixir at home. Ingredients:
2 oz rose-infused Pisco¾ oz St-Germain½ oz lemon juice3 dashes lavender bittersLemon soda
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Malliouhana Love Potion from Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection in Anguilla, British West Indies
On Anguilla, the Caribbean’s biggest “foodie” island, Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection stirs up a Caribbean-style love potion for guests enjoying the holiday at the iconic beach resort. Sip the aperitif while watching the sunset at Bar Soleil—once known as the famous Sunset Bar and surrounded by candle-lit birdcages, or in the privacy of your own casa on Valentine’s Day. Ingredients:
2 oz cranberry juice2 oz cherry juice1 oz lime juice1 oz strawberry juiceChampagne
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Coconut Champagne from Soneva in the Maldives
Soneva encompasses three private island resorts: Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives, and Soneva Kiri in Thailand and their “barefoot luxury” approach is best appreciated with a Coconut Champagne cocktail in hand. Make it for your Valentine this year. Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Pisco 16151 oz fresh lemon juice¼ cup coconut cream½ oz Monin Elderflower Syrup1 oz Aqua Faba¾ oz Prosecco1 lemon basil sprig
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The Enchanted Rose from Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Palm Beach, Florida
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is the latest hotspot hotel in Palm Beach, FL and their Enchanted Rose cocktail makes at-home frosé seem approachable. Even if it doesn’t turn out perfect, a generous pour of bubbly to top of the frozen treat allows the flavors to melt, giving it new life. If you are lucky enough to try the cocktail at Eau Palm Beach in person, the rose-shaped frosé is sure to impress. The Enchanted Rose
3 oz rosé1 oz each: fresh guava, cherry and lemon juiceChampagne Laurent-Perrier
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Comalover from Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection in Los Cabos, Mexico
A drink made for (chocolate) lovers, this Tequila libation from Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection combines chocolate and whipping cream with a unique corn liquor from Jilotepec, Mexico. Top with heart-shaped slices of oven-dried strawberries for a little extra romance. Ingredients:
2 oz Tequila Añejo1 oz whipping cream1 oz chocolate syrup1/4 oz Nixta Liquor (corn liquor)1/8 Tbsp cocoa powder3 drops Aztec Ruda BitterGreen coffee beans (for garnish)Oven-dried strawberries (for garnish)
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Valentini from Cayo Espanto in Belize
Featuring seven intimate villas with an on-call butler, chef and private dock area, Cayo Espanto is a luxe island resort in Belize that’s ideal for a socially-distant holiday. Try the resort’s trademark Valentini until you can whisk away there later on. Ingredients:
1 oz vodka1 oz Peach Schnapps2 oz orange juiceSplash of GrenadineA muddled strawberry
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn from Peninsula Beverly Hills in California
If you can’t make it to The Peninsula Beverly Hills on V-Day, you might as well recreate their V-Day cocktail, then enter their With Love sweepstakes, for a chance to win one of three hotel experiences: a stay for two at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, dinner for two at The Belvedere or a complimentary spa treatment for two. To enter, visit The Peninsula Beverly Hills Instagram page, click on the contest post, follow the instructions to complete the entry and tag @thepeninsulabh, @mijentatequila & #lovepenbevhills to be considered. Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Mijenta Tequila Blanco¾ oz Lillet Blanc½ oz Martini Bitter⅓ Creme de Cacao White
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Mozart’s Rose Hot Chocolate from The Mozart Bar.Bistro in Salzburg, Austria
The Mozart Rose Hot Chocolate was created in Salzburg, Austria at the Mozart Bar in the distillery, which makes is the quintessential Valentine’s cocktail to sip while listening to what else—classic symphonies. Topped with fluffy layers of whipped cream and dried rose blossom, it’s just as stunning to look at as it is to drink. Ingredients:
1.5 oz Mozart White Chocolate Cream Strawberry3.5 oz whole milk1 oz rose syrupWhipped creamRose blossom
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Yucunaí from Grand Residences Riviera Cancun in Mexico
Nestled in what was once a small fisherman village about half an hour outside of Cancun, Grand Residences Riviera Cancun is a hidden coastal treasure full of incredible cuisine and breathtaking views of the coastal waters—perfect for a romantic escape! Until that time feels right again, you can recreate their signature Yucunaí (meaning love) drink below, or book a trip (at 44% off) for later here. Ingredients:
1.5 oz tequila1 oz pomegranate liqueur2 oz cranberry juiceA dash of agave honey
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Burn For You from Ashford Castle in Galway, Ireland
This Valentine’s Day, would-be travelers can toast to a future getaway on the Emerald Isle by whipping up a new cocktail: Burn For You. This signature tipple can be found at Ashford Castle, the legendary 13th-century five-star castle hotel in Western Island. Ingredients:
1 ¼ oz Glendalough Rose Gin¾ oz forced rhubarb syrup½ oz fresh lime juice⅓ oz Rosehip & Pink Peppercorn syrup⅓ oz AquafabaTop up with Lanson Rose Champagne
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Oh, Honey from Heckfield Place in Hampshire, England
Couples celebrating Valentine’s Day at home will love this refreshing libation from dreamy Heckfield Place, the Georgian manor house-turned-luxury hotel located in the bucolic English countryside. Ingredients:
1 rosemary sprig1 ½ oz Roku gin¾ oz Cambridge Elderflower Liqueur¾ oz lime juice1 oz green grape juice⅓ Tbsp honeyAquafaba foam
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Indulgence Manhattan from Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois
As birthplace of the original chocolate fudge brownie recipe, Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel has created a sweet elixir to pair with the famous dessert. Dating back to 1893, the Palmer House’s creation is now a staple at bake sales everywhere, but is often overlooked as a libation accompaniment—not anymore! Indulge in something sweet with your Indulgence Manhattan this February 14th. Ingredients:
1 oz rye of choice3/4 oz Creme de Cacao3/4 oz Nocello Walnut Liqueur2 dashes chocolate walnut bitters
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Berry in Love from Château de Courvoisier in Jarnac, France
If traveling to the romantic Cognac region in France is out of the question this Valentine’s Day, lovers can shake up a Courvoisier Cognac Berry in Love cocktail in the privacy of their own maison. Château de Courvoisier (otherwise known as The House of Napoleon’s Cognac) is the most-awarded cognac house in the world, where you can explore the Cognac process from grape to glass in their personal cellar. Ingredients:
1.5 oz Courvoisier VSOP Cognac.75 oz strawberry syrup.5 oz lime juice.5 oz Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur
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