Love Potion Cocktail

Our Love Potion Cocktail strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tart and citrus, with cranberry-forward flavor and a playful pink rim finished with a pop of cherry red. It's festive, flirty and just as fun to sip as it is to serve.

While it's a natural fit for Valentine's Day celebrations, this cocktail isn't limited to one season. It's equally at home at date nights, girls' nights or any occasion that calls for something a little extra and a lot of fun.

Pink drinks are always a hit for Valentine's Day. Try our Pink Hot Chocolate or Love Bug Cocktail for a couple of festive, feel-good options.

Ingredients

A short quick to the store to grab the essentials and you are on your way to shaking up a delicious, fresh and festive cocktail.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

• Cranberry Juice: To provide a tart profile and a red color.
• Vodka: To give it that boozy kick without changing the flavor.
• Orange Juice: Incorporates a little citrus flavor.
• Grenadine: To add a little sweetness.

Grab measuring cups and spoons and a cocktail shaker for this quick cocktail.

Variations

• Classic Love Potion No9: Use 1 cup peach schnapps and pomegranate juice. Set the mood and add extra flair, by placing some food-grade dry ice, using tongs, for a smoky effect.
• Non-Alcoholic: Skip the alcohol and top off with soda water.
• Fruit Juices: Try grape, cherry, grapefruit juice.
• Simple Syrup: To add some sweeteners or in replace of grenadine.

How to Make Love Potion Cocktail

Just pour and shake up this cranberry juice cocktail.

If rimming your glasses, add sugar to one shallow plate and pour some grenadine on another. Dip your rim in the syrup, then into the sugar and set aside.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, and pour in cranberry juice, 1 cup vodka, orange juice and grenadine and shake well.

Strain into 4 glasses, and garnish with cherries.

Hint: Cranberry can vary in tartness, start light on the grenadine and adjust after tasting.

Recipe Tips

• Shaken/Stirred: This can be made either way, shaking chills it quickly, whereas stirring it on ice can dilute the beverage.
• Glass: Any glass works, but a wider rimmed glass allows for more presentation effects.
• Garnishes: Maraschino cherries is a classic addition to this cocktail.
• Make Ahead: Pour all ingredients into a pitcher and store in the fridge for 24 hours. Stir before serving, then garnish.
• Fresh Citrus Makes a Difference: Fresh orange juice keeps the cocktail bright.

For another pink cocktail option, our Raspberry Martini is a bright, fruity choice that feels just as festive.

Serving Suggestions

• Chocolate Desserts: Try our Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars, Chocolate Truffles, Strawberry Chocolate Truffles, Rolo Brownies or Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies.
• Red Velvet Desserts: Red Velvet Cupcakes, Red Velvet Brownies or Red Velvet Cookie Bars.

Love Potion Cocktail Recipe Frequently Asked Questions