8 Romantic cocktails for Valentine's Day

Obviously, the point here is not to drink every single cocktail on this list, but to find, and mix, the perfect drink for your loved one on that special night. From the simplest recipes to the most elaborate ones, you have eight ways to pair your Valentine's night with a wonderful cocktail.

1. Luxury Gin and Tonic

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This cocktail is in your image on that night. You're the same person as usual but you make an effort to be prettier, dress fancier and be a touch nicer. Chef Kathy Casey helps you to raise the bar on Gin and Tonic, by adding infused bitters and cucumber lime foam.

2. The Flame of Love

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If you count on that night to trigger the sparkle of a great romance, we give you the Flame of Love. To help you light it, cocktail expert and historian Robert Hess shows how to make this vodka-based cocktail with orange and sherry wine–and a match!

3. The Smitten

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The one and only cocktail that can say that you're strongly taken (smitten?) with your loved one. Chef Kathy Casey shares the recipe of this sweet and spicy drink containing watermelon, tequila, lime juice, agave syrup and tabasco.

4. The Old Cuban

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A Mojito is too classic for a night like Valentine's, but if you have something close in mind, the Old Cuban is a great alternative. The name might be a deal-breaker, it's true, but give a chance to mixologist Robert Hess's recipe and be seduced by this combination of rum, mint, champagne and lime.

5. The Cosmopolitan

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If you think of Valentine's Day as pretty in pink, not red, you might enjoy a drink that fits the theme. The Cosmopolitan is the perfect cocktail for the occasion. Mixologist Allen Katz shows how to blend vodka, cranberry and lime juices with orange liqueur to create this wonderful drink.

6. The Singapore Sling

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This cocktail has a little je ne sais quoi that you will directly associate with a romance on an exotic beach–perfect warming thought for such a romantic night in the heart of winter. Cocktail expert Robert Hess reveals everything you need to know about this delicious gin, lime and pineapple drink.

7. The Jack Rose

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The Jack Rose may have gotten its name from a variety of rose. It's a piece of romantic information and a wonderful conversation starter when you serve this drink to your date. Cocktail expert Robert Hess teaches us the recipe and the story of this subtle combination of lime, applejack and grenadine.

8. The Liquid Indulgence

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A perfect Valentine's dinner should end with a little indulgence, maybe a Liquid Indulgence? Follow chef Kathy Casey's lead and please your loved one with this delicious drinkable dessert that brings together ice cream, Mezcal, vanilla and caramel. Yum!