A Simple and Refreshing Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipe
Valentine’s Day is just days away, which means it’s the perfect time to raise a glass to those you love with my favorite easy Valentine’s Day cocktail! While you can rarely go wrong with a glass of bubbles, a specialty cocktail is a unique and spirited addition to any Valentine’s Day celebration. Without further ado, allow me to introduce the Sweetheart Cocktail! Whether you’re enjoying a pre-dinner happy hour or a cozy Galentine’s rom-com marathon, this easy Valentine’s Day cocktail is the perfect addition to any celebration! This refreshing mix of lemon juice, strawberries, triple sec, and vodka offers the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Hence the fitting name!
I love how versatile the Sweetheart Cocktail is. If you prefer a lighter, fizzier drink, top it off with a splash of club soda or prosecco for a refreshing twist. Want to make it extra festive? Add a colorful sugar rim and heart shaped straw for an added touch of Valentine’s Day charm. Trust me when I say that this cocktail is sure to impress your guests and elevate any celebration!
Psst… you can even transform this easy Valentine’s Day cocktail into a mocktail! Swap the vodka and triple sec for a mix of zero proof vodka, a splash of orange juice, and sparkling water to maintain the bright citrus notes. It’s the perfect way to ensure that everyone—regardless of their drink preference—can enjoy a festive and delicious sip. Cheers to love in all its forms! With that being said, it’s time to grab your sweetheart (or your besties) and toast to love, friendship, and everything in between!
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The Sweetheart Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 Fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup ice
- 1.5 oz vodka or tequila
- .75 oz triple sec
- 1.5 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 splash freshly squeezed lemon juice
- club soda or sparkling water
- colored sugar, fresh lemon slice, fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Muddle strawberries in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice, vodka or tequila, triple sec, orange juice, and lemon juice. Shake until chilled.
- Pour into a tall glass rimmed with sugar, top with a carbonated beverage, stir to mix. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you prefer your cocktail on the sweeter side, a lemon-lime carbonated beverage (Sprite) is a great substitute for sparkling water or club soda to top your cocktail.
- This fabulous heart shaped ice mold is a great addition to this cocktail. Bonus points for a heart shaped straw!
- I love using pink or red colored sugar on the rim for an added pop of Valentine’s Day color!
- For the garnish you can lace a strawberry and a lemon through a clear prism pick, or create a lemon twist using a peeler.
- Turn this cocktail into a mocktail by leaving out the vodka or opting for a zero-proof spirit.
