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14 Red And Pink Cocktails Just In Time For Valentine's Day, So Let's All Toast To Love
The day has come to celebrate all of our feels via chalky candy hearts and thorny red roses. It's an odd holiday, really. But regardless of the strange traditions, it's important to shower our loved ones with piles of gifts... and Valentine's Day cocktails. Should you decide to avoid the crowds and the overpriced prix fixe menus, there are tons of delicious goodies you can make at home. And the best place to begin is with the booze. Because there's nothing that allows humans to freely express their emotions better than alcohol. Here are 14 red and pink cocktails that even Cupid would love to sip on. So let's raise a glass to the ones we love. Cheers.
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Blood Orange Mimosa
Who says mimosas are morning-only drinks? Plus, if the flavor is blood orange, any time of day is appropriate.
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Bubble Gum Martini
If you never want to grow up, but love the adult beverage perks of aging, this drink from A Cozy Kitchen is for you. Yum.
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Love Potion
And it really works! Well, only because of the vanilla vodka and peppermint schnapps. That combo can put a spell on anyone.
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Blackberry Fizz Martini
The vibrant color and the sugary sweetness make this drink from Climbing Grier Mountain beautiful inside AND out. #DreamDrink
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Strawberry Basil Gin & Tonic
A drink with a classic foundation and a modern sweet twist. Basically the Jessica Day of drinks.
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The Salty Dog
Salty and bitter, yet it goes down smooth. Um… Insert sexual innuendo here.
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Jack Rose Cocktail
Grenadine is probably the best liquid ingredient ever created. When the drinks have grenadine, everyone wins.
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Cranberry Vodka Julius
Remember when you’d head to the mall after school and would spend your allowance on a large Orange Julius? No? Just me? OK. Well this drink is a fancy vodka-infused version that you and your date will definitely enjoy.
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Pomegranate Negroni
The feeling of love in the air and this cocktail with its wintery fruit goodness will turn your SAD cold-weather frown UP. SIDE. DOWN.
Sweet Cherry Mojito
Made as a summer cocktail, the refreshing mint and sweet cherries in this recipe from Jelly Toast will have you and your love daydreaming about all the beach frolicking you will be doing come June.
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Strawberry Lemon White Whiskey Collins
For some reason, I see this being the preferred drink of Claire Underwood, newly appointed FLOTUS of our Netflix-loving souls. And she’s a badass, so now you will be too.
Hibiscus Hot Toddy
The rum might burn on the way down, but it’ll be a burn you can’t get enough of.
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Rhubarb Basil Cocktail
Rhubarb is kind of an ingredient bummer, but liquify it and add some basil and vodka, and it’s the prettiest beverage at the party.
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