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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so it is time to start planning. For a lot of people, that means planning Galentine’s Day activities! The ever-growing popular Valentine’s Day alternative that celebrates your friends usually involves some Valentine’s Day cocktails, or mocktails for our sober peeps. Obviously, we are looking for something tasty, but festive and, of course, cute.
Galentine’s parties are all about cohesion, and you want that for your drinks as well. Make sure your drink choices compliment each other, and your foods, in both ingredients and looks. If you are making more than one drink, opt for recipes that have shared ingredients so you have less to manage and remember to buy.
These Valentine’s Day cocktails and mocktails are sure to impress your friends!
Valentine’s Day Cocktails
The Love Potion Drink
This aptly named mix is made of familiar fruity flavors and vodka, so it’s not too far from something you’ve tried before but different enough. If the cute pink color doesn’t grab your guest’s attention, the adorable strawberry heart garnishes definitely will.
Strawberry Sour Candy Cocktail
This cocktail adorable pink mix is anchored with strawberry rum and strawberry schnapps! So it is absolutely living up to its candy name. A sweet and sour match made in heaven, don’t forget your adorable candy garnish!
Cotton Candy Margarita
This mix also plays into the playfulness of candy but leads with cotton candy instead. What results is a sweet Italian soda-like flavor with tequila! An obvious yes from us.
Heartthrob Margarita
This is another margarita but adds in that Valentine’s Day flair with a raspberry syrup. If you can’t get your hands on raspberry syrup, the recipe comes with instructions on how to make it homemade!
Cupid’s Panties
So technically, this one is a shot! It contains alcohol, that’s the point. Cupid’s Panties is an adorable shot consisting of tequila rose, white chocolate liqueur, and whipped cream. It’s simple, but it gets the job done.
Lulu’s Cherry Gin Fizz
Lulu’s, yes the clothing Lulu’s, has created this signature cherry-based beauty. Cherry can be forgotten easily when this time of year with most things being strawberry-focused but this fizzy mix works well.
Sweetheart Cocktail
This unsuspecting sweetheart cocktail has a richer take on your traditional cranberry and vodka with the addition of amaretto. The almond liqueur brings a new depth of flavor to this sweet cocktail.
Sweetie Martini
What is Valentine’s Day without Sweeties? This is the cocktail take on the classic V-Day candy. With white chocolate, almond, and grenadine flavors, you’ll definitely want to pass these out to your friends.
Raspberry Lemon Drop
This mixed drink puts a pink spin on the Lemon Drop with a raspberry twist, and as we all know it’s impossible to say no to a lemon drop.
Raspberry Pina Colada
White rum and raspberries combine in this tropical treat to create a light but sweet pink delight, perfect for setting the mood at a Galentine’s party! Don’t forget the adorable heart candy garnish!
Raspberry Peach Frose
This Raspberry Peach Frosé is the perfect mix between rosé and a margarita! It’s a sweet treat with just the right amount of tang and you can make it in batches!
Dragonfruit Pink Martini
Hi, Barbie! This cute Barbie-inspired Dragonfruit Cocktail is the absolute perfect choice for a Galentine’s gathering!
Valentine’s Day Mocktails
Sweetheart Punch
Punch is a tried and true option for parties because they’re easy to prepare ahead. Sweetheart Punch is a fizzy raspberry punch that gives off the perfect Valentine’s Day vibes!
Raspberry Mojito
Sticking with the raspberry theme, we have the raspberry mocktail. This bright mix of raspberry, lime, and mint is just what you need to get the good times going!
Pretty Pink Sparkling Punch
Looking for something a bit lighter and delicate? This lemon and cranberry sparkling punch is light in flavor and color, perfect if you’re going for a more delicate look and theme.
Cosmo
This mocktail’s take on a Cosmo is a citrus and cranberry delight. Add in some curated garnishes and gorgeous glasses and you’re ready to go.
Bubblegum Mocktail
If you’re leaning more into the playful, consider this super easy bubblegum mocktail. It is absolutely on the sweeter side but with a simple combination of bubblegum and cranberry juice, it is also super easy!
Blood Orange and Rosewater Mocktail
If bright citrus and floral flavors sound more up your alley, this blood orange and rosewater mix is for you. The rosewater is light enough to perfectly balance out the blood orange, not overwhelm it.
Pomegranate Mocktail
Pomegranate and ginger ale are usually more popular for holiday drinks but these fruity flavors and bright red colors make this mocktail a perfect contender for Valentine’s Day, consider swapping out the garnishes for something more thematic.
Shirley Temple
Some things are just perfect the way they are, and one of those things is a well-made Shirley Temple. The drink is perfect for all occasions, but especially for a V-Day refresh.
Pomegranate and Rosewater Spritzer
Here is a personal favorite Valentine’s Day mocktail, a fizzy mix of pomegranate and rosewater. If you prefer something with a deeper flavor profile or floral notes, this is the one for you.
Non-alcoholic Sangria
Fruity overload is absolutely a good thing with this Sangria mocktail. The perfect balance of fruit flavors are easily combined to make this drink! Make a batch ahead of time and chill it for your guests!
Sweet Italian Soda
If you’re more inclined to the sweet and creamy, consider something more playful with this take on an Italian soda. Bonus, the recipe allows you to switch the flavors to whatever fits you best.
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
If you find yourself inside on a colder day, this is the perfect drink to add to your menu. This red spin on a cozy hot chocolate will definitely put your friends in a good mood.
Menu planning for a fun night in should not be stressful and since you’re usually focused on the food, the drinks can often take a back seat. Hopefully one, or a few, of these sweet spirits lessened the load for you! Pick some out, prepare them in advance if possible, sit back, and enjoy celebrating your friends and friendship!
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