Valentine’s Day is often framed as a celebration of romantic love. And over the years I’ve marked it in different ways: with friends, with family, and with partners. This year, I’m choosing to reframe my approach. For me, this season is less about who I’m celebrating and more about how I’m showing up.
In slowing down, setting the table, and pouring something beautiful on purpose, I’m making space for myself. This doesn’t mean the romance disappears or that friends aren’t part of the picture. It simply means I’m starting with me. Love, reframed, begins with care, intention, and the ritual of choosing a perfect cocktail for the moment and pausing long enough to truly reflect and enjoy it.
This year’s Valentine’s Day cocktail collection features elegant, rose-inspired drinks designed to meet you wherever you are this season, be it a girls’ night in, a celebration with friends, a quiet solo evening, or a shared toast with someone special. However you’re marking the day, let it be intentional. Let it be something you chose.
Rose Cocktails, perfect for Valentine’s Day
All three of these cocktails are made using my homemade rose simple syrup. This adds in that soft, rose forward floral essence without overwhelming the glass or your palate. You can find the full rose simple syrup recipe here if you’d like to make your own. If not, you can find rose cordials and simple syrups in some grocery stores.
Also, I made my own rose infused vodka by infusing culinary grade, dried roses with vodka for a couple of hours.
Rose Strawberry Martini
Ingredients
- 4 oz Rose infused vodka
- 1 oz strawberry syrup
- ¼ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz rose simple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients to a shaker with ice
- Shake well until combined and chilled
- Strain into a martini glass
- I chose a Prosecco soaked, sugared strawberry for garnish
Notes
Rose French 75
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rose infused vodka
- ½ oz St. Germain
- ¼ oz fresh lime juice
- sparkling wine of choice
Instructions
- Add vodka, St. Germain, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice
- Shake until combined and chilled
- Strain into coupe glass or flute
- Top with sparking wine of choice
Blush & Bloom
Ingredients
- Sparkling wine of choice
- St. Germain (or your choice of elderflower liqueur )
- Rose simple syrup
Instructions
This is a go with the flow cocktail. Designed to be made according to the tastes and vibes of the moment.
- To your glass, add St. Germain and rose simple syrup. Top gently with sparkling wine.
