To get you started, here are three Valentine's Day drinks and easy-to-make desserts that pair perfectly.
We won't be surprised if your date falls head over heels with this refreshing cocktail. French 75 is the perfect combination of gin, champagne, and lemon.
Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
Strain cocktail through a strainer or a slotted spoon into a large flute. Top with Champagne and add a lemon twist for garnish.
We know it's not exactly warm and summery on Valentine's Day, but you can still enjoy a light, refreshing cocktail and an equally light and delicious dessert to celebrate the occasion. And angel food cake is the perfect choice. Serve it with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Even the name of this one has Valentine's Day written all over it. The Pink Lady is the perfect cocktail for your sweetheart, although the drink itself isn't as sweet as you may think. The dry, tart kick of flavor is what makes a Pink Lady so irresistible!
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.
Note: If you're feeling uneasy about the egg white or are vegan, either omit it from the recipe or use Aquafaba (chickpea liquid) with this recipe! It shouldn't greatly impact the taste of this cocktail.
Compliment the lemon and cherry flavors found in your Pink Lady cocktail with a lemon raspberry tiramisu.
Valentine's Day and chocolate go hand-in-hand. So, why not surprise your date with a delicious Chocolate Raspberry Martini?
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with raspberries.
Take it a step further and drizzle chocolate syrup on the inside of the glass. Note: the chocolate syrup that hardens works well because it doesn't drip down the sides.
Your date is sure to be impressed by this beautiful, cohesive pairing. This raspberry tart recipe is delicious, easy to follow, requires no baking time, and can be made ahead of time to chill in the fridge until you’re ready to indulge! For the sake of this pairing, we recommend using only dark chocolate so the sweetness of the chocolate doesn’t overpower the drink, and the raspberries can pop against the slight velvet bitterness of the cocoa.
Whether this is your first or fiftieth Valentine's Day together, it's bound to be your best one yet. Cheers!