Rom-Com Cocktails for Spicing Up Your Valentine’s Day

Love them or loathe them, romantic comedies (rom-coms) just about rule Valentine’s Day. These stories of blossoming love and up-and-down relationships whisk us away to a fantasy world where the girl always seems to get the boy. Whether it’s the dreaminess of finding true romance or the consistency in a happy ending that keeps you watching these films, we’re sure you’re ready to binge all your favorites for the holiday.

If you’re planning a night in with a rom-com, consider mixing up a cocktail that’s made to accompany your watch party. These recipes take inspiration from well-loved rom-coms that have been watched for generations. Invite your partner, bestie, or even your mom to join you, and then double the recipes for sharing. After all, the spirit of Valentine’s Day is spending time with and being grateful for the ones you love, regardless of if you’re dating or not.

Rom-Com Cocktails for Spicing Up Your Valentine’s Day

Kat’s Love Poem Cocktail from 10 Things I Hate About You

A short cocktail glass has an orange cocktail inspired by 10 Things I Hate About You with a cinnamon sugar rim and edible marigold inside. On the table around the cocktail lays marigold petals and red rose petals.

Ah, the famous love poem that Kat’s character writes about Patrick sticks in our head each and every day. Who could forget the tense moment of build up when you realize she has truly fallen for the most unlikely pairing. Our Kat’s Love Poem Cocktail from 10 Things I Hate About You packs all that passion in a drinkable form. The fire of her words are in the form of a whiskey and orange juice cocktail with a few dashes of bitters and a cinnamon-sugar rim. 

Brooklyn Heights Cocktail Inspired by Moonstruck

A rocks glass with ice holds an orange Moonstruck cocktail with an orange slice garnish. The glass sits amongst rose petals on a cream table.

A variation on a Brooklyn Godfather seems just right for the dreamy Brooklyn Heights nights in the rom-com Moonstruck. Even if you’ve never had a Brooklyn Godfather before, take a leap much like Loretta and try this sweeter version with a hint of maraschino liqueur. With notes of amaretto, bourbon, and dry vermouth, you’ll taste the complexity of Loretta and Ronny’s relationship with every sip. 

Sweet Home Alabama Slammer

In a tall glass sits a red Sweet Home Alabama Slammer garnished with a heart formed orange peel and surrounded by pink roses on the table.

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When you’re going back to your roots such as Melanie Carmichael, it doesn’t hurt to have a beverage in tow. After all, it could help you deal with the extra stress and drama. This Alabama Slammer in honor of Sweet Home Alabama uses a homey blend of Southern Comfort, amaretto, sloe gin, and orange juice. It’s a cocktail that transports you to Melanie’s rural hometown and stirs a heat much like the one Jake stirs in her. 

When Harry Met Sally Friends to Lovers Cocktail

A short glass holds a When Harry Met Sally inspired spritz with an orange peel and edible flower garnish as a champagne cork and rose petals scatter around the glass.

Friends to lovers: it’s a trope widely used in literature and movies alike for its tension and satisfaction when the two finally share a kiss. The rom-com When Harry Met Sally, is one of the finest examples of this pull between friendship and something more. To follow this unexpected progression of Harry and Sally, we’ve made a cocktail that combines Aperol, champagne-style cider, and bourbon to create a brand new elevated spritz.

Say Anything Boozy Orange Creamsicle Shake

An orange creamsicle shake with whipped cream, a cherry on top, and an orange wheel garnish from Say Anything on a white table with rose petals.

Who could forget the famous boombox scene from Say Anything? We sure can’t. Though, we happen to love the youthful romance between Diane and Lloyd as they meet in a 1950’s style dinner. In honor of this scene, we’ve made a shake that the two may share as adults returning to the diner. It’s sweet and creamy with an orange base plus a healthy dose of vodka and orange liqueur. Be sure to have two straws on deck to share with the one you love the most. 

Pretty Woman Pomegranate Cosmo

A red pomegranate cosmo as a Pretty Woman inspired drink sits in a tall martini glass with an edible rose floating on top and pomegranate seeds and an orange twist laying on the white table below.

Sultry, sensual, and beautiful, this Pretty Woman Pomegranate Cosmo captures Vivian and Edward’s underlying feelings for one another. It’s a bright, fresh cocktail with pomegranate juice, lime, Cointreau, and vodka. The deep red finish also reminds us of Vivian’s stunning gown and vibrant attitude. Think sophistication meets familiarity, something that this pair’s relationship seems to know much about. 

Story by Kylie Thomas
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce

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