Happy Valentine's Day, 2009

Valentine's Day is just around the corner - the perfect day to celebrate all the love in your life and banish those winter blues that are ever so present this time of year.

Whether you're looking to embrace this day with your sweetheart, or just having fun with friends, Valentine's Day themed cocktails are a great way to set the mood.

If you're looking for a sumptuous cocktail to spice up a romantic candlelight dinner for two, these decadent libations are perfect for the occasion. Single this Valentine's Day? Host a cocktail party and toast to your friendships in style as these "V-Day" themed cocktails melt the blues away. Being single doesn't mean you should spend this day alone, have your guests bring along a friend and perhaps these lusty concoctions will help make some magic happen!

Whatever the case -- toast to your lover, friends, or happily-single self this Valentine's Day, with cocktails that perfectly capture the essence of this special day.

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Her Valentines Cocktail Photo

Her Valentines

Drink Type: Cocktail - H

Ingredients

2 part(s) Rose Water - (more)
1 splash(es) Champagne - (more)
1 part(s) DeKuyper Pucker Strawberry Passion Schnapps - (more)
1 splash(es) Egg White - (more)
1 part(s) Vox Raspberry Vodka - (more)

Instructions

Shake with ice and strain in a champagne flute. Top with champagne, garnish with a rose petal and sprinkle with edible gold dust.

His Valentines Cocktail Photo

His Valentines

Drink Type: Cocktail - H

Ingredients

1 part(s) DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps - (more)
1 part(s) Knob Creek 100 Proof Bourbon - (more)
1 part(s) Lemon Lime Soda - (more)
1 oz. Lime Juice - (more)
1 oz. Orange Juice Blood - (more)
1/2 part(s) Simple Syrup - (more)

Instructions

Squeeze blood orange and lime juices, add ingredients except lemon lime soda, shake with ice and pour in a 12oz bucket, and top with lemon lime soda. Garnish with fresh blueberries.

Woo-Woo #2 Cocktail Photo

Woo-Woo #2

Drink Type: Cocktail - W

Ingredients

2 part(s) Cranberry Juice - (more)
1 part(s) DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps - (more)
1 part(s) Vox Vodka - (more)
1/2 part(s) Simple Syrup - (more)

Instructions

Stir and serve over ice in a highball glass.

Brazilian Rose Cocktail Photo

Brazilian Rose

Drink Type: Cocktail - B

Ingredients

2 oz. VeeV Acai Spirit - (more)
1 oz. Heavy Cream - (more)
3/4 oz. Lemon Juice - (more)
1/2 tsp. Rose Water - (more)

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a rose pedal.

Credit

VeeV

Queen of Hearts Cocktail Photo

Queen of Hearts

Drink Type: Cocktail - Q

Ingredients

1 oz. Plymouth Gin - (more)
1 oz. Strawberry Juice - (more)
1/4 oz. Red Wine infused with simple syrup - (more)
Champagne - (more)

Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass and top with champagne.

Credit

Plymouth Gin

Sweetheart Sparkler Cocktail Photo

Sweetheart Sparkler

Drink Type: Cocktail - S

Ingredients

3 part(s) Sparkling Wine - (more)
1 part(s) Sandeman Porto Founders Reserve - (more)

Instructions

Pour into a champagne flute.

Credit

Sandeman

Bacardi Grand Melon Bubbly Love Cocktail Photo

Bacardi Grand Melon Bubbly Love

Drink Type: Cocktail - B

Ingredients

3 part(s) Martini and Rossi Dry Vermouth - (more)
1 part(s)
1 splash(es) Grenadine - (more)

Instructions

Pour into a chilled flute glass. Garnish with a watermelon slice.

Credit

Bacardi

Love Bug #2 Cocktail Photo

Love Bug #2

Drink Type: Cocktail - L

Ingredients

3 part(s) Ginger Ale - (more)
1 1/2 part(s) Dekuyper Pomegranate Liqueur - (more)
1 part(s) Vox Vodka - (more)

Instructions

Stir and serve over ice in a highball glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

The Sloe Motion Cocktail Photo

The Sloe Motion

Drink Type: Cocktail - T

Ingredients

3 Blueberries - (more)
3 oz. Champagne - (more)
1 oz. Plymouth Gin - (more)

Instructions

Pour in the Sloe Gin, Top with Champagne and garnish with blueberries at the bottom of the glass.

Valentine's Kiss Cocktail Photo

Valentine's Kiss

Drink Type: Cocktail - V

Ingredients

1 splash(es) Cranberry Juice - (more)
1 oz. Plymouth Gin - (more)
1/2 oz. Raspberry Liqueur - (more)
Soda - (more)

Instructions

Serve in a collins glass and garnish with lime and a cherry. Top with Soda.

Sapphire Solstice Martini Photo

Sapphire Solstice

Drink Type: Martini - S

Ingredients

3 chunk(s) Cucumber - (more)
3 Strawberries diced - (more)
1 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin - (more)
1 oz. Lemonade - (more)
1/2 oz. Tea Green - (more)

Instructions

Muddle the strawberries and cucumber in the bottom of a highball glass. Fill the glass with ice then build in the remaining ingredients. Stir well with a bar spoon and garnish with a slice of cucumber.

The Sapphire Silk Martini Photo

The Sapphire Silk

Drink Type: Martini - T

Ingredients

2 1/2 oz. Strawberry Liqueur - (more)
1 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin - (more)
1/2 oz. Cream - (more)
1/2 oz. Triple Sec - (more)

Instructions

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into martini glass. Garnish with a fresh halved strawberry on the rim.

Mango-Ginger-Habanero Daiquiri Cocktail Photo

Mango-Ginger-Habanero Daiquiri

Drink Type: Cocktail - M

Ingredients

2 oz. Flor de Cana 7 Year Old Rum - (more)
1 oz. Lime Juice - (more)
3/4 oz. Ginger-Habanero Syrup - (more)
3/4 oz. Mango Puree - (more)

Instructions

Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled 10 ounce cocktail glass rimmed with sweetened Homemade 7 Spice (wet rim with a lime wedge, then dip in equal parts superfine sugar and spice blend. Spice Blend: 2 parts Fresh Ground Cinnamon, 2 parts ground fennel, 2 parts Dried Ginger, 1 part Ground Szechuan Peppercorns, 1 part Ground Cloves, 1 part ground star anise, 1 part ground cardamom)

Bacardi O Chocolat Rendezvous Martini Photo

Bacardi O Chocolat Rendezvous

Drink Type: Martini - B

Ingredients

2 part(s) Bacardi O - (more)
1 part(s) Creme de Cacao - (more)

Instructions

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled, chocolate-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with an orange slice.