Couples and singles alike tend to get caught up in the romance aspect of Valentine's Day, and they often overlook the non-romantic—and just as meaningful—relationships in their life that are worth celebrating, too.
With the love-filled holiday around the corner, now is the perfect excuse to raise a glass to the friends who make life so much sweeter. So, leave your SOs at home and gather the gals and other platonic loves for an evening full of bubbly spritzes and heartfelt memories. If you're planning or attending a Galentine's party and need some sip inspiration, look no further than these trendy drinks from TikTok—mocktails included.
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1. Chocolate Strawberry Martini
According to @lexinicoleta, you can transform the sweetest Valentine's bite into a sippable treat. For this cocktail, start by rimming a martini glass with chocolate syrup. In a shaker, add an ounce each of vodka, white chocolate liqueur, heavy cream, and a half-ounce of strawberry syrup. Toss ice into a shaker and pour into the chocolate-rimmed glass after shaking. The creator added a strawberry as a garnish (bonus points if you dip it in chocolate). Pinkies up!
2. Love Potion Mocktail
Mix lemonade, black cherry juice, grapefruit juice, and a touch of agave, then pour into your favorite ice-filled glass. Since there are no measurements listed in the video, start heavy with the juice you like the most, or do equal parts of all ingredients. Top with seltzer for some fizz, and slice a strawberry in half for a heart-shaped garnish. To boost presentation and add to the title's theme, consider adding your mixture to a potion-shaped bottle. This way, you have pre-portioned drinks that are already mixed and ready to be consumed—it's sure to put anyone in a trance.
3. Strawberries and Cream Cocktail
This one has cupid's seal of approval. TikTok creator @liv.yah scoops two servings of vanilla ice cream and adds it to a blender with a handful of frozen strawberries, a shot of Bailey's Berries & Cream (any strawberry creme liqueur will do), and a shot of Horchata liqueur. After blending, pour the creamy mixture into a flute and top with a generous serving of whipped cream, heart-shaped sprinkles, or candies.
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4. Red Velvet Espresso Martini
Reminiscent of your favorite velvety dessert, this martini requires ice, vodka, espresso, and Baileys Red Velvet Cupcake shaken to your heart's desire. Once the shaker feels chilled, pour your concoction into a martini glass—and don't forget to place three espresso beans on top for your garnish. If shaken well, a thick layer of foam should sit on top of your drink keeping your beans in place until consumed.
5. Raspberry Crush (Optional Mocktail)
Grab a handful of raspberries as the base for this drink. With the raspberries at the bottom of the shaker, add juice from half of a lemon, toss in a spoonful of sugar, and muddle. For your liquor, you can add a shot of vodka or none at all! Add ice and shake just a bit, then pour into coupe glasses. Top off each drink with seltzer and serve.
Creator @alessandrabrontsema ties baby pink ribbons around the glass stems and adds pearl stickers to spruce up the drink presentation. Consider customized glass charms, ice cube molds, or colorful glassware to level up the appearances of your creations.
6. Valentine's Hugo Spritz
It's no secret spritzes have become a huge sip trend over the past year or so. To romanticize the European-coast drink for your Galentine's Day spread, begin by adding 1/4 cup of raspberries and two ounces of elderflower liqueur to a wine glass. Gently muddle to break down the berries, then toss in mint leaves (don't forget to clap or crumble the leaves to release the aromatics). Add ice, club soda, and Prosecco to the glass, and garnish with a fresh mint sprig and extra raspberries.
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7. Strawberry Champagne Margarita
Customizable for the taste palates of every guest, this flavorful margarita boasts sweet, bubbly, and earthy notes. First, rim the glass with sugar for the sweet tooth or lime zest for a flavorful kick. Combine fresh strawberries and two ounces of either rosa blanco or blanco tequila into a shaker, and muddle gently. Then, combine the muddled strawberries and tequila with one ounce of orange liqueur, one ounce of fresh lime juice, and a dash of edible glitter. Shake with ice and double strain into your rimmed glass and top with champagne.
Creator @cocktailsandcardio recommends adding one ounce of mezcal for a smoky effect.
8. Made Me Blush
Gin drinkers—this one's for you. Slice two fresh strawberries and add them to a cup. Drizzle agave and fresh lemon juice, then gently muddle. Double strain the mixture into a shaker, adding in two ounces of gin after. Place a dollop of yogurt into the shaker, and strain into a rocks glass—but it doesn't stop there. This next step is shockingly tasty and creative: Garnish with black pepper and strawberries. Creator @cocktailsandcardio says it's unusual but a burst of flavor in combination with the drink's creamy-goodness.
