Celebrate Galentine’s with Fun Cocktail Ideas

I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Although Valentine’s Day can be nice- I love the concept of Galentine’s Day which has become more popular in recent years. There’s nothing better than celebrating Galentine’s Day with your girls and eating good food, watching movies, and drinking some delicious cocktails. 

Picking which cocktail to bring to Galentine’s Day is a bit overwhelming, but I’ve put together a list of some  drinks that I am dying to try and  are not only delicious but also top-rated (4 stars and above—because you and your girls deserve the best). 

Also, I wanted to mention that although most of the drinks mentioned here are pink and V-Day themed, you can definitely make any cocktail you like V-Day themed. Check out the tips I mentioned in this article to help achieve this. 

Check out stores like Anthropologie, Target, or Tj-Maxx to find super cute cocktail tools, utensils, and V-Day themed glasses and drink accessories.

Cheers to Galentine’s Day!!

Tips for Galentine’s Day-Themed Cocktails

• Use Edible Glitter: Add a touch of pink or red sparkle to your drinks with edible glitter
• Garnish with Heart Shapes: Use a small cookie cutter to cut fruit like strawberries or watermelon into heart shapes.
• Add Fresh Flowers: Garnish with edible flowers like rose petals or pansies.
• Create Themed Ice Cubes: Freeze raspberries, pomegranate seeds, or edible flowers in ice cube trays for decorative ice.
• Drizzle Chocolate: For dessert cocktails, drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass or on the rim for a decadent look.
• Sugar or Salt the Rim: Use colored sugar or pink Himalayan salt to rim glasses—dip rims in lemon juice or syrup for better adherence.
• Use Decorative Glassware: Opt for unique glasses like heart-shaped glassware to serve your drinks in.
• Don’t Forget the Straw: Include Valentine’s-themed straws or cocktail picks for added personality.
• Write a Sweet Message: Use food-safe markers or stencils with powdered sugar or cocoa to write messages like “Love” or “XOXO” on creamy cocktails.

1. Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas

Recipe from Delish

To kick off this list is a drink combined with creamy vanilla, fresh strawberries, and bubbly champagne. This is a unique drink that is simple to make, yet it is sure to impress your guests.

2. Chocolate Strawberry Martini

Recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling

If there’s one thing I love, it’s chocolate-covered strawberries. There’s no better time to indulge in chocolate-covered strawberries than when Valentine’s Day is near. You can even enjoy them in martini form. 

Check out this recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling to see how to make this delicious cocktail that I am pretty sure will be a fan favorite for all chocolate-covered-strawberry lovers!

3. Raspberry Pop Rock Margarita

Recipe from Freutcake

This is a fun drink that incorporates raspberries, tequila, and a rim coated with fizzy pop rocks! I am so excited to try and make this cocktail for my friends and I during Galentine’s.

4. Pink Champagne Floats

Recipe from The Cookie Rookie

Ice cream in a drink? Yes, please. Not only do these champagne floats look amazing, they also taste amazing if you like fruity drinks. All you need to make this drink is some raspberry sorbet, pink champagne and fresh raspberries to add on top.

5. Edible Pink Glitter Drink

Recipe from Bakell

Edible glitter adds such a magic effect to any drink or dish. With this drink in particular, the pink edible glitter makes your drink super festive for Galentine’s Day! If you want to recreate this shimmering pink drink, click here to see where you can find the edible glitter and other ingredients for this cocktail.

6. Tiramisu Espresso Martini

Recipe from Carolina Gelen

There’s plenty of recipes for a classic espresso martini, but I wanted to include this recipe here because it has a twist. This is not your average espresso martini- it has a  tiramisu-inspired flavor which I personally love. 

While this drink does require a few more ingredients and effort to make the mascarpone topping, I think it’s definitely worth it especially to impress your Galentine’s guests or yourself! If you try out this recipe, definitely send me a picture on Instagram and I would love to know how it came out. 

You can also check out this recipe for a red velvet espresso martini.

7. Strawberries & Champagne Margarita

Recipe from Pizzazzerie

If you’re a tequila lover, you’re going to want to try this drink for the Valentine’s season.  This cocktails can be made in 4  simple steps: 

1. Puree strawberries until smooth.
2. Combine strawberries, champagne, tequila, lime juice, and triple sec and stir or shake until well combined.
3. Rim edges of your glasses with pink crystallized sugar (or salt). Optional.
4. Pour combined margaritas over glasses full of ice.

8. Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini

Recipe from Delish

What I love about this cocktail is that it is super quick and simple, which is perfect for people who are newer to making cocktails like me. 

All you need for this cocktail is 4 cups of ice, 4 oz. of Baileys, 3 oz. of your preferred vodka and ½ hot chocolate mix.

Mix all of these ingredients in a blender until smooth, pour into 2 glasses, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and enjoy!

9. Rosé Aperol Spritz

Recipe from A Paige of Positivity

Add a Valentine’s Day twist to the classic Italian cocktail with a Rosé Aperol Spritz. This slightly bitter drink is a more sophisticated option, but if you typically love a Spritz, I think you will like this option a lot.

10. Pink Coconut Mojito

Recipe from Moody Mixologist

If you like mojitos, this pink coconut mojito will work perfectly for your Galentine’s gathering. Personally, I love coconut flavored drinks and the unique ingredient of pink coconut water will make it an unforgettable cocktail.

11. Pink Lemonade Cocktail

Recipe from A Classic Twist

If you typically like fruity drinks this is the right option for you! It’s light, refreshing and its pretty pink color makes it perfect to bring to your Galentine’s event!

12. Kir Royale

Recipe from Delish

The Kir Royale earned its spotlight on Emily in Paris for a reason—it’s a French cocktail that embodies charm. Made with crème de cassis and topped with crisp champagne, this drink is the perfect blend of fruity sweetness.

13. Sparkling Cherry Wine Drink

Recipe from Red Wine Dragons

Galentine’s isn’t complete without a glass of wine, but what if we switched up classic wine a little bit? That’s exactly what this drink does. With these simple ingredients, you can easily make a sparkling cherry wine drink:

• 2 whole Fresh pitted cherries
• 1 oz Cherry-flavored soda – your favorite brand
• 4 oz Chilled sparkling wine – or dry white wine

14. Pink Mudslide

Recipe from Amanda’s Cookin’

If you want a cocktail that tastes more like a dessert, consider the pink mudslide. This drink combines rich flavors of chocolate, strawberry, and cream to make a delicious cocktail for you and your girls!

15. Strawberry Mezcal Margarita

Recipe from Recipe Runner

If you’re looking for a mix of sweet and a hint of spicy in your drink, look no further! This strawberry mezcal margarita is a fresh drink that will remind you of a hot summer day in the middle of February. Tip: Add fresh strawberries cut into the shape of hearts to this drink to show the Valentine’s charm.

16. Pink Gin Fizz Cocktail

Recipe from Flawless Food

This drink will be a crowd pleaser for those who love gin or want to give it a try!

17. Winter Sangria

Recipe from Fresh April Flours

While sangria is often associated with the warmer months, you can enjoy it in the cold weather as well with this winter sangria recipe. The spice in this cocktail gives it a warmer flavor which is always ideal if you live in a location where the month of February is freezing!

18. Classic Cosmopolitan

Recipe from The Speckled Palate

This list would not feel complete without the classic Cosmopolitan drink. This drink is never boring, but to give it a fun Valentine’s day twist, you can add a heart shaped ice cube into the cocktail!

19. Bittersweet Pink Boba Cocktail

Recipe from The Daily Meal

Impress your friends by making this super fun and unique cocktail. If you and your friends love boba, I think this would be a great cocktail to try out. Given how unique it is, people will be excited to try something new and impressed that you made it.

20. Love Potion Mocktail

Recipe from Sugar Hero

If you want a non-alcoholic drink that is still on theme with Galentine’s- this is the one to try! It’s super cute and only requires 5 ingredients. I am super excited to try this out next month.

Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day with your besties or planning a romantic Valentine’s evening, there is a cocktail here for everyone to enjoy.

Are you planning to try any of these recipes? Let me know in the comments below which cocktail you’re most excited to make or send me a DM on Instagram sharing the cocktail you tried out. Happy Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day! ❤️🍹