Love at First Sip: Valentine's Day Cocktails

No matter if you’ve booked some fine dining or making your special at home, it is always a good idea to finish an evening with a good drink. Not only does this give you an opportunity to explore Valentine's Day cocktail ideas, it can also be a fun little bonding activity to boost your creativity and have some laughs. The right cocktail can set the mood, add a splash of romance, and elevate any celebration. 

Valentine'sDay vodka cocktails are always special - they are not just about the actual drink, but rather the vibe and atmosphere they bring. They usually have themed ingredients with their colours evoking romance and celebration thanks to champagne, strawberries and rose petals. Valentine'sDay cocktails also offer a chance of customisation, as you can play with ingredients and their combination. Last but not least, it is also a sensory experience - as it gives you an opportunity to try the combination of various taste notes - like floral, fruity or spicy, depending on your taste.

It is impossible to imagine a holiday for all lovers without intoxicating drinks. Light and romantic, always relevant classics, or something unpredictable? The choice is endless. Below are some of the best Valentine's Day cocktails that we tried, tested and enjoyed: 

LEX Rose 

LEX Rose is a refreshing and delicate cocktail, that balances citrusy freshness with delicate floral notes of a rose, all underpinned by smoothness of ultra-premium vodka. A combination of grapefruit and lime adds a zesty note, which makes a LEX Rose lively and refreshing. Add 50 ml of LEX by Nemiroff, 90 ml of grapefruit tonic, 10 ml of lime fresh, 5 ml of rose liquor and 1 drop of peach bitter into a mixing glass. Stir gently and strain over ice into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with a white rose petal and enjoy each sip as the aromatics unfold. 

Cupid's Kiss Martini Twist 

Cupid’s Kiss Martini is a drink that evokes the spirit of romance due to its gorgeous light rose colour and fragrant floral notes. The combination of elderflower and rose creates an interesting combination that brings out the citrusy notes of LEX by Nemiroff. The result is a sophisticated cocktail - a love story in a glass. To make, add 45 ml of elderflower liqueur, 50 ml of LEX by Nemiroff, 15 ml of grenadine and 15 ml of rose syrup into a mixing glass over ice. Stir gently with a bar spoon then drain into a coupe glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with dried rose. 

Strawberry Vodka Crush

It is a great refreshing cocktail made with just three ingredients: fresh strawberries, vodka and tonic water. Strawberry Vodka Crush is perfect for those who adore the taste of strawberries and prefer drinks that are hustle free. To make, take a shaker, add 3-4 strawberries and 50 ml of LEX vodka and muddle them together, then add ice and shake well. Add ice into a highball glass and strain the mixture in it. Top with tonic and garnish with fresh strawberries and basil. The result is light and effervescent cocktail with each sip being refreshing and summery. 

Raspberry Vodka Spritz

If you are a fan of bubbles, Raspberry Vodka Spritz will definitely be your favourite. Light, berry cocktail with a light citrus note offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart and fizzy notes. Take a goblet glass and add some ice. Then pour 30 ml of LEX  by Nemiroff, 15 ml lemon fresh and 15 ml of sugar syrup. Top with 90 ml of sparkling dry wine and stir with a bar spoon. Add some raspberries on a sword as a garnish - and voila - it’s a light sparkling cocktail in your glass. 

Romantic Rose Vodka Fizz

Romantic Rose Vodka Fizz is a light sophisticated cocktail that combines the smoothness of vodka with light fragrant rose notes. To make, fill a shaker with ice. Then add 45 ml of LEX by Nemiroff, 30 ml of lemon fresh and 15 ml of simple syrup. Shake well. Strain the drink through a strainer into highball glass over ice. Top with 60 ml of sparkling water. Stir the drink with a spoon and garnish with a lemon peel. 

Throwing a Valentine's Day cocktail party is a fun way to spend the day even if it means preparing cocktails at home. There’s nothing to be worried about as tips from our experts will get you covered: 

• Stock on ice! Ice is one of the most important elements when it comes to mixology - especially when you are hosting 
• Choose the right alcohol base for Valentine's Day vodka drinks and stick to it. Our recommendation for flawless cocktails and experience is to choose high quality spirit that will be a perfect smooth base for your creations. Here, you can absolutely count on LEX by Nemiroff - it's sophisticated and smooth palette with allow each to the cocktail to be delicious and elegant 
• Prepare your equipment in advance. You may need a bar spoon, a shaker, a muddler, and a strainer. Also, don’t forget the glassware 

Our Valentine's Day vodka cocktail recipes listed above are as simple and easy to prepare as possible. You can easily make them at home without any experience in mixology and a great tasting experience is guaranteed.

Crafting cocktails for Valentine’s Day is a fun way to spend time with your loved ones. The day itself is a perfect excuse to indulge in mixology creations full of bubbles, florals and berries. The Valentine’s Day cocktails ideas we have explored above are not just drinks, but celebration in the glass. Developed for different tastes, they will definitely help you to set the mood and create unforgettable memories. Enjoy responsibly!