Cocktail Recipes
What better way to show your love this Valentine’s Day than by shaking things up with our love-themed cocktails. We’ve prepared a list of 15 easy Valentine’s cocktail recipes that are sure to leave your partner awe-struck.
Whether you’re celebrating a vintage relationship or squeezing a twist of fresh zest into a first date, give these Valentine’s Day cocktails a try for an unforgettable night.
Cupid’s Arrow
Sweet, fruity and wonderfully romantic, Cupid’s Arrow hits the bullseye every time. The Strawberry Wine brings natural berry sweetness that’s perfectly balanced by zingy citrus and botanical gin, creating a Valentine’s cocktail that’s as charming as it is delicious.
You’ll need: A cocktail shaker and a chilled martini or coupe glass
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Strawberry Wine
- 1 oz gin
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water, mixed)
- Garnish: Fresh strawberry on a cocktail stick
Method:
- Combine the Strawberry Wine, gin, lemon juice and honey syrup in a cocktail shaker
- Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
- Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry on a cocktail stick (Cupid’s arrow!)
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds
Love Potion No. 9
This fruity Valentine’s cocktail is sure to leave your partner spellbound. The tang of the fruit perfectly balances the sweetness of the syrup and dryness of the gin, guaranteeing to charm your partner.
You’ll need: A shaker, a strainer and a chilled martini glass
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Lyme Bay Pink Grapefruit Gin
- 1 oz Pomegranate juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- Splash of grenadine
- Garnish: Pomegranate seeds
Method:
- Combine the gin, juices, syrup and grenadine in a shaker
- Add ice then shake for 15-20 seconds
- Strain into the chilled martini glass
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds
Pomegranate Royale
Elegant, effervescent and utterly sophisticated, the Pomegranate Royale is the perfect cocktail for toasting to love. The jewel-toned pomegranate juice mingles with bubbly Champagne and a hint of orange liqueur for a drink that’s as celebratory as it is romantic.
You’ll need: A Champagne flute
Ingredients:
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 4 oz Sparkling Wine, chilled
- Garnish: Pomegranate seeds
Method:
- Pour the pomegranate juice and orange liqueur into a Champagne flute
- Top with chilled Champagne or Prosecco
- Stir very gently to combine
- Drop a few pomegranate seeds into the glass for a festive, jewel-like garnish
Red Rose Sangria
Get out the castanets and slip on your flamenco shoes – olé! This twist on sangria combines bold red wine with light fruit juices. Stir it up and hand it to your partner like a far tastier bouquet of flowers – clap clap!
You’ll need: A large pitcher, a stirrer and wine glasses
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle Covepoint Pinot Noir
- 1/4 cup Brandy
- 1/4 cup Orange juice
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup Simple syrup
- Mixed fruits (orange slices, berries, apple chunks, pomegranate arils)
Method:
- Add the wine, brandy, fruit juices and syrup in a large pitcher
- Pop in the mixed fruits and stir well
- Stick it in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can
- Serve over ice in the wine glasses
Mead & Berry Fizz
If your night deserves to fizz with excitement then look no further. Combining mead and fresh berries, this easy Valentine’s cocktail recipe is both unique and quick to whip up. Go sweet – or dry if your partner’s already sweet enough.
You’ll need: A glass and a muddler or long spoon
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Traditional Mead
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 3 oz Club soda
- Mixed berries (blackberries, raspberries)
- Garnish: Mint sprig
Method:
- Toss the berries into your glass and muddle them with the muddler or long spoon
- Add your sweet or dry mead, lemon juice and syrup
- Top up with ice and club soda and mix gently
- Finish with a garnish of fresh mint
Passion Fruit Mead Punch
This cocktail recipe for Valentine’s Day combines a historic drink with tropical zeal. It’s an exciting and flirty addition to your romantic night that won’t fail to get you compliments.
You’ll need: A shaker and a punch bowl or glasses
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Traditional Mead
- 1 oz Passion fruit juice
- 0.5 oz Lime juice
- 1 oz Pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz Honey
- Garnish: Pineapple wedge
Method:
- Combine the mead, juices and honey in a shaker
- Add ice and shake for about 15 seconds
- Strain into a punch bowl or individual glasses filled with ice
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge
Golden Kiss
Light, elegant and effortlessly romantic, the Golden Kiss is a sophisticated sipper that showcases the beautiful fruit notes of Covepoint Chardonnay. The delicate peach and fresh thyme create a fragrant, garden-fresh cocktail that’s perfect for celebrating love in style.
You’ll need: A cocktail shaker and a Champagne flute or coupe glass
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Covepoint Chardonnay
- 1 oz peach purée or peach nectar
- 1 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- Fresh thyme sprig
- Garnish: Peach slice and thyme sprig
Method:
- Add the Chardonnay, peach purée, lemon juice and a few thyme leaves to a cocktail shaker
- Fill with ice and shake gently for 10 seconds
- Strain into a chilled Champagne flute or coupe glass
- Top with Prosecco
- Garnish with a peach slice and fresh thyme sprig
Honeyed Romance
Smooth and sweet with a kiss of honey, this Valentine’s cocktail is as sophisticated as it is comforting from the addition of bourbon and bitters. Perfect for a cosy night snuggled up in front of a fire.
You’ll need: A shaker, an old fashioned glass and a large ice cube
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Traditional Mead
- 0.5 oz Honey syrup (honey and water)
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Garnish: Lemon twist
Method:
- Pour the bourbon, mead, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker
- Add ice and shake well for 15-20 seconds
- Strain into an old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube
- Add a dash of Angostura bitters and garnish with a lemon twist
Chocolate-Dipped Romance
Indulgent, warming and utterly romantic, this Valentine’s cocktail transforms red wine into a luxurious liquid dessert. The Pinot Noir mingles beautifully with rich dark chocolate and warming spices, creating a cosy drink that’s perfect for snuggling up with your loved one by the fire.
You’ll need: A small saucepan and heatproof glasses or mugs
Ingredients:
- 5 oz Pinot Noir 2024
- 1 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Strip of orange zest
- 1 tsp honey (optional, to taste)
- Garnish: Whipped cream and chocolate shavings
Method:
- Gently warm the Pinot Noir in a small saucepan over low heat (do not boil)
- Add the chopped chocolate, cinnamon stick and orange zest
- Stir continuously until the chocolate has completely melted and combined with the wine
- Remove from heat and add honey if desired
- Strain into heatproof glasses or mugs
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings
Red Wine and Fig Smash
Rich and delicious, this effortless and romantic drink is just as fun to make as it is to sip. The herbs and lemon juice add a freshness to the depth of the wine and fig syrup that are sure to get you salivating.
You’ll need: A shaker, a strainer, a muddler or long spoon, and a glass
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Covepoint Pinot Noir
- 1 oz Fig syrup (or muddled figs)
- 0.5 oz Brandy
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Garnish: Fig slice and thyme sprig
Method:
- In a shaker, muddle the fresh figs with a muddler or long spoon
- Add the fig syrup, red wine, brandy and fresh lemon juice
- Add ice and shake well for 15 seconds
- Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with a fig slice and a sprig of thyme
Flirty Flora
Soft, floral, and irresistibly playful, Flirty Flora is a sophisticated spin on the classic Shirley. Elderflower and lemon liqueur replaces vodka, bringing a delicate sweetness and aromatic elegance that makes this cocktail perfect for Galentine’s, Valentine’s, or any celebration that calls for something pretty and fun.
You’ll need: A highball glass
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Elderflower & Lemon Reserve Liqueur
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)
- 0.5–0.75 oz grenadine (to taste)
- Splash of fresh lime juice
Garnish:
- Maraschino cherries
- Lime wheel
Method:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the Elderflower & Lemon Reserve Liqueur and top with lemon-lime soda.
- Add grenadine and a splash of fresh lime juice. Stir gently to balance sweetness and citrus.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and a lime wheel.
- Sip, smile, and let the florals flirt back.
Raspberry Romance
Elegant, effervescent and bursting with berry flavour, the Raspberry Romance is pure Valentine’s magic in a glass. Our Raspberry Reserve Liqueur brings deep, luxurious fruit notes that dance beautifully with sparkling wine and a hint of citrus for a cocktail that’s as romantic as it is delicious.
You’ll need: A cocktail shaker and a chilled Champagne flute or coupe glass
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Raspberry Reserve Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
- 3 oz Prosecco or Champagne, chilled
- Garnish: Fresh raspberries
Method:
- Add the Raspberry Reserve Liqueur and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice
- Shake briefly for 5-10 seconds
- Strain into a chilled Champagne flute or coupe glass
- Top with chilled Prosecco or Champagne
- Garnish with fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick
Mead Mule
A far less stubborn version of the classic mule, we’re swapping out vodka for mead and adding a kick of ginger beer to spice things up with this Valentine’s Day cocktail. Stir and sip with a tingle on the lips, this is sure to get the party started.
You’ll need: A copper mule mug and a stirrer
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Garden (Mint) Mead
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 3 oz Ginger beer
- Garnish: Lime wedge & mint sprig
Method:
- Pour the mead and fresh lime juice into the copper mule mug
- Add ice and top with ginger beer
- Stir gently to combine
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint
Vino d’Amore
If French is the language of love, then this Valentine’s Day cocktail is the drink of love; deep, deep love. It’s rich from the red wine, but also tangy and complex from the amaretto and citrus. How deep is your love this Valentine’s Day?
You’ll need: A shaker, a strainer and a wine glass
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Covepoint Pinot Noir
- 1 oz Amaretto
- 0.5 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple sec)
- 0.5 oz Fresh orange juice
- Garnish: Orange twist
Method:
- Combine the wine, amaretto, orange liqueur and fresh orange juice in a shaker
- Add ice and shake well for 10-15 seconds
- Strain into a wine glass filled with ice
- Garnish with an orange twist
Love Buzz
Rich, velvety and seriously indulgent, the Love Buzz (our take on the classic Espresso Martini) is the ultimate after-dinner Valentine’s treat. This sophisticated cocktail delivers a delicious caffeine kick wrapped in smooth, creamy luxury – perfect for keeping the romance going well into the night.
You’ll need: A cocktail shaker and a chilled martini glass
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Tia Maria)
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Garnish: Coffee beans or chocolate shavings
Method:
- Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled and frothy
- Strain into a chilled martini glass
- The foam should settle on top creating that signature creamy layer
- Garnish with three coffee beans or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings
What Valentine’s Cocktail are you Going to Make?
You can’t go wrong with a selection of these 15 easy Valentine’s cocktail recipes, no matter what your mood or fancy.
If you’re inspired to take your romance to the next level, explore our selection of red wine, Covepoint wines and mead to help you gather together everything you’ll need to make one of these delicious Valentine’s Day cocktails. Here’s to love!
