The Best Love Potion Cocktail Drinks for Valentine's Day

It's the day of chocolates and roses, but if you're in the mood for a little more, these drinks will rev up the romance (and they make great Valentines Day party drinks too!)

VALENTINE CHOCOLATES

Skip the heart shaped box and serve your sweetie a new twist on the classic favorite for Valentines Day.

1 shot Vodka

1 shot Dark Creme de Cacao

1 shot of Cherry Juice (from Maraschino Cherry jar works well)

1 splash of Cream (or milk)

1 splash of Soda Water (or Sprite)

Fill strainer with ice. Pour ingredients in strainer. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

Optional: This drink makes a great shooter, too. If you have multiple guests, double the recipe and strain into shot glasses instead of a martini glass. Fills approximately 5 shot glasses when doubled.

REDNECK VALENTINE

Add some southern flair to your Valentines Day celebration with this down-home treat.

2 shots of Vodka

Root Beer

Mountain Dew

Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in vodka. Pour in equal parts of root beer and Mountain Dew until glass is full. Serve and shout "Yee Haw!"

Optional: If you are not a vodka drinker, try substituting white rum.

MY MONKEY VALENTINE

Your significant other will go ape over this scrumptious drink, and hopefully, wild for you, too!

1 shot of Vodka

2 shots of Banana Liquer

3 shots of Cranberry Juice

Fill strainer with ice. Pour ingredients in strainer. Shake and strain into a martini glass or short tumbler.

Optional: Garnish with a slice of banana and a maraschino cherry.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

Blend up one of these cool treats to melt your Valentine's heart.

1 shot of Coconut Rum

1 shot of White Creme de Cacao

1 shot of Irish Cream

1 splash of Milk

3 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream

3 tbsps of Frozen Strawberries (or fresh puree, if available)

Pour all ingredients into an upright blender container. Seat container on blender and blend until thoroughly mixed. Ice Cream should be fully blended into drink with no lumps remaining.

Pour into daiquiri glasses or large tumblers to serve.

Optional: Garnish with a swirl of chocolate syrup and/or a strawberry.

Tip: Find out how to make your own Irish Cream here: How to Make Your Own Irish Cream for the Holidays

VALENTINES DAY PUNCH

Perfect for a Valentines Day gathering - a sure-fire crowd pleaser.

1 quart of Cranberry Juice

2 cups of White Rum

12 oz bottle of Ginger Ale

4 oz of Cherry Jello

Water

Pour Jello into a medium size mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of boiling water, stir until gelatin is dissolved. Allow Jello to cool for 15 minutes.

Add 3 cups of cold water, rum, ginger ale, and cranberry juice. Stir and serve.

Optional: Garnish with sliced oranges and/or pineapple rings.

Tip: Experiment with flavored rums, such as vanilla rum or cherry rum, for a fun and flavorful twist.