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What is a good romantic drink?

While we'd consider anything shared with your partner to be a romantic drink, red wine is a great option since it's considered to be an aphrodisiac drink. If you're not into wine, pink cocktails will do!

What alcohol should I get for Valentine's Day?

If you're planning on making one of these pink cocktails, grab some fruit juice from the store or buy some fresh fruit as a mixer. Grapefruit juice, passion fruit juice, or blood orange juice are all great options. Here's the booze you can stock up on:

• Gin
• Vodka
• Wine
• Tequila
• Mezcal
• Champagne or sparkling wine

What is the most romantic cocktail?

Any cocktail with champagne in it is a great, romantic choice for a Valentine's Day drink.

What are the 5 most popular cocktails?

You can never go wrong with classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds, margaritas, martinis, Bloody Marys, and Palomas. Check out our Cocktails 101 guide for more sippable inspiration!

Delicious Pink Cocktails To Make This Valentine's Day

Citrus Mezcal Cocktail

Mezcal is a sister liquor to tequila, with a slightly smokier and more complex palette. There's nothing to not love about these refreshing and delicious Valentine's cocktails made with mezcal, grapefruit soda, rose, lime juice, and thyme! (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas

It's getting hot in here! Spice things up this V-Day with these delish pink margs that also pack the heat. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Rhubarb Bellinis

For an elegant option, make sure that both of your primary ingredients are pink. This pink cocktail is sweet, bubbly, and exactly what we need this Valentine's. (via Brit + Co)

Rachel Green-Inspired Rose Gulab

To create this pretty pink drink, shake 1.5 oz Ketel One vodka, 0.75 oz pomegranate syrup, and 0.75 oz lemon juice, then strain into a glass. Top it with rose petals and some lemon zest to make it an extra fun drink. Once summer rolls around, swap the ice for ice cream for a sweet treat! (via Brit + Co/ Byblos Miami)

You don't have to wait for warm weather to whip this margarita up, and V-Day is the perfect excuse. With honey, basil, and strawberries, this is one pink cocktail that will surely dance across your tastebuds. (via Brit + Co)

Watermelon Jelly Margarita

This watermelon and lime tequila cocktail is the perfect combination of boozy fun and simple sweetness. It's an enticing hot pink shade for the holiday! (via Brit + Co)

Rose Gin + Tonic

This pink drink earns its colorful qualities from a splash of Glendalough Rose Gin. To make it, add 2 oz of the gin to a wine glass with ice. Finish the cocktail off with tonic water, a lime slice, and a sprig of mint for one of the best (and easiest) Valentine's cocktails out there! (via Glendalough Distillery)

Rosa Raspberry Chocatini

Any drink that has anything to do with chocolate is a hit in our books. To make this dessert-y drink, mix equal parts chilled Rosa Regale red wine and Stoli Chocolat Razberi vodka in a wine glass. Garnish with raspberries and shaved dark chocolate! (via Rosa Regale)

I've Got A Slush on You

This satisfyingly slushy pink cocktail is perfect for sharing over a V-Day pregame. Blend 2 oz Cutwater Hibiscus Vodka, 1oz Aperol, 2 oz strawberry syrup, 1 oz lemon juice, and a few drops of rosewater with ice and pour it up! (via Cutwater)

Blushing Kiss Martini

The hint of elderflower liqueur in this gin martini adds a floral element that can’t be beaten. Rim the glass with a slice of grapefruit and stir with a thyme stem for a subtle herbiness. (via Bakers Royale)

The Love Potion Cocktail

Sweeten up this pink Champagne cocktail with a blackberry simple syrup that adds a ton of flavor and turns it all a light shade of pink. (via Lark & Linen)

The French Blonde just so happens to be one of Taylor Swift's favorite cocktails, and even if you're not celebrating February 14 with a partner, this sip is one of the best Valentine's cocktails to enjoy with your gals for Galentine's!

To make it, shake 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 1 oz dry gin, 2 oz Lillet Blanc, 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and a few dashes of lemon bitters over ice and strain. Sip away! (via Lillet)

Haru’s Cherry Blossom Cocktail

Think outside the bar cart and combine some sake and cherry-flavored vodka in a shaker with peach puree and cranberry juice. It's like your new vodka cranberry! (viaPolka Dot Wedding)

Curl up on the couch with your love and this subtly pink drink, and you're in for some major cuddles. There's no shaker required, so refills are a cinch. (via Craft & Cocktails)

This pink cocktail blends botanicals and the bright kick of lemon for a sweet V-Day sip. To make it, mix 1 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 oz Chambord over ice, garnishing the drink with a lemon wedge. If you wanna get fancy, top this cocktail (or any of our Valentine's cocktails) off with a heart-shaped lollipop! (via Chambord Liqueur)

La Fleurette Cocktail

Serve this tasty pink cocktail in an elegant coupe class for that romantic old-Hollywood feel. (via Lulus)

This triple-berry martini is easy to make, easy on the eyes and really easy to drink. Give it a sultry feel with a few cubes of dry ice... your cocktail will be smokin’. (viaThe Cookie Rookie)

Tequila, grapefruit soda, and rosé Prosecco form this fun twist on the classic French 75. Make this pink Valentine's Day cocktail even more romantic by garnishing with berries! 

To make it, combine 1 oz tequila, 0.75 oz pomegranate juice, and 2 oz grapefruit soda in a chilled glass. Next, top the glass off with Josh Cellars Rose Prosecco. Enjoy! (via Josh Cellars)

Kir Royale

This fruity pink drink features champagne and creme de cassis, and if you want an extra pink look, swap the blackberries for raspberries. (via Culinary Hill)

Tequila is the way to just about anyone’s heart. Mix a couple of these sweet and sour Pink Señoritas to pair with your chips and guac this V-Day. (via Superman Cooks)

Rhubarb Bramble

This eye-catching pink cocktail is as fun to make as it is to sip on! To make it, shake 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup over ice until cold. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Finish it off with a drizzle of crème de cassis and a orange twist for garnish. (via Edinburgh Gin)

Pink Strawberry Sangria

If playing mixologist isn’t really your thing, a simple sangria will be the perfect pink cocktail for your Valentine’s Day celebrations. This one only requires strawberry vodka, pink Moscato, lemon-lime soda, and fresh strawberries. We're in love with fruity Valentine's cocktails like these! (viaSimply Whisked)

Strawberry Champagne Margarita

Pair these sweet and sparkling margs with your date’sfavorite tacos and they’ll never forget the sweet gesture. Don't have champagne? Swap it for sparkling wine instead. (via Pizzazzerie)

Pomegranate Rose Gin Fizz

Earthy gin pairs beautifully with the fruity pomegranate and rose water included in this Valentine's cocktail recipe for a truly botanical experience that anyone will be pleased with! (via Ahu Eats)

Raspberry Pink Champagne Floats

This desserty drink is the ultimate way to end the evening on V-Day. All it takes is a scoop of raspberry sorbet and a splash of pink Champagne! Easy Valentine's Day drinks for the win. (via The Cookie Rookie)

Berry Gin + Tonic

Strawberry Cream Mimosa

The morning after Valentine's Day should be just as special as the night before. If your previous sentiments didn't solidify your love, breakfast in bed and this strawberry cream mimosa on Feb 15 totally will. (via Swanky Recipes)

Rosé, Gin and Pink Peppercorn Cocktail

If you’ve ever turned your nose up to boxed wine, prepare to change your opinion. All you have to do to make these Valentine's Day cocktails is add a few choice ingredients to boxed rosé, and it’s transformed into the pink cocktail of every foodie’s dream. (viaKitchn)

Rose Lemon Spritzer

Why give a bouquet of roses when you can make a rose cocktail? This spritzer is a refreshing, elegant and simple way to say, “I love you.” (via Half Baked Harvest)

Going meat-free this Super Bowl? This recipe uses cauliflower in lieu of shredded chicken for a dip that's smooth and creamy. Don't worry, thanks to the hot sauce, it still has that iconic spicy kick! Eat with celery, carrots, chips, or go all in with a spoon. You can also leave out the cauliflower for a plain buffalo dip, which is the most popular in South Dakota. (via Brit + Co)

This dip is the whole package. Start with the beans on the bottom, since they're the thickest, and work your way up until you're ready to top with your go-to veggies. Leave out the cheese and sour cream for any dairy-free babes. (via Culinary Hill)

Buffalo chicken dip was the most popular choice in a handful of areas, including Arizona, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee!

With this dish, you can have your dip and eat it (inside a pita) too! With the buffalo chicken, greens, and the crunch of the pita, a variety of flavors and textures come together to create something that will be a game changer. The bonus? Kids who love quesadillas will not be able to get enough! (via Half Baked Harvest)

This bean dip beats the canned variety any day. Get ready for a mouthful of flavor atop your fave dipping chip. One thing to note is that you might need to experiment with how much olive oil you add depending on your beans, to get the dip consistency right, but that just means you get to taste test a bunch of times. Score! (via Live Eat Learn)

The combo of cheese and jalapeños will never get old, and what better way to try out this new iteration of poppers than Super Bowl Sunday! While the recipe calls for white American cheese, swap for pepper jack if you want to add some extra spice. (via Brit + Co)

Use this tasty (and uber-easy!) sauce for salads and sandwiches, or add some cream cheese, bake it, and serve with pita chips on game day. This is also a great recipe for anyone who isn't a huge fan of spice, because you can customize the peppers, opting for mild ones if you like those better. (via A Spicy Perspective)

While these mini rangoons make for a tasty, and less messy, app, all you have to do to turn them into a dip is swap the wontons for a baking dish. You can go with whatever seafood is your fave. (via Culinary Hill)

Who can say no to a salty, tasty dip chock full of all our favorite taco toppings? Eat with chips, or pour a bit on your hot dog for the full game day experience. (via Tastes Better From Scratch)

We're all about savory dips, which is where this creamy dip comes in. It's perfect to pair with your fave snack-able veggies to eat on during the Super Bowl game. (via Kim's Cravings)

If you're not familiar with a hoagie dip, just think of it like a taco dip in the sense that it's a hoagie, but deconstructed! It's got ham, lettuce, peppers, cheese (basically everything we love about a hoagie) all in one bowl. (via Food Network)

Cheese dip until we die. This twist on classic cheese dip takes pub-inspired flavors so you can bring the ultimate cheesiness to the party. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Artichoke dip is one of our favorite dishes of all time and this easy recipe brings a delicious, spicy twist to the already amazing flavors. (via The Endless Meal)

We never thought a deconstructed burger could taste this good. Because you can load it up with toppings until your heart's content, you don't have to sacrifice any of the usual burger add-ons with this dip from our bun-less burger roundup. We're talking ketchup, mustard, cheese, and even pickles! (via Salt & Lavender)

This is one recipe that you can serve at any stage. Form it into a bacon-covered ball the next time you're hosting dinner or bake it in a dish with the bacon, herbs, and vegetable wedges sprinkled on top. Like the idea of individual apps? Bake in tiny ramekins and serve (after they cool down, of course). (via Brit + Co)

When we hear "baked" and "cheese" in the same sentence, our mind immediately goes to one thing: brie. The creamy, buttery cheese is probably in our top ten favorite foods and this heart-shaped recipe is perfect for both the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day! Nix the puff pastry to make this a more conventional dip. (via Brit + Co)

There are very few dips as classic as spinach dip, but this green hummus recipe will breathe a whole new life into your game day appetizers. Just remember to refrigerate for at least a few hours so all the flavors can mix and meld together. Yummm. (via Feel Good Foodie)

We're always looking for new and exciting ways to make our tried-and-true recipes. This vegan queso recipe is great for anyone with a dairy sensitivity that still desires that cheesy, full flavor. You can also mix in some hot plant-based sausage to achieve WY's most-searched dip recipe. (via Live Eat Learn)

A medium-bodied, crisp beer in this cheese dip gives it a nice, full flavor. The recipe is thick and cheesy, but the beer helps thin it out just right. While you *could* dip crackers or veggies in this scrumptious dip, we're partial to salty pretzel bites. (via Once Upon A Chef)

This recipe is great because you can put it together easily, and it's a bit lower maintenance than a 7-layer dip. Go all out with the cream cheese and sour cream, or swap them for low-fat alternatives to make a skinny recipe like the most-searched dip of New Mexico! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Break out the vanilla wafers, graham crackers, and strawberries because this is one recipe that you won't want to miss! The sweet, creamy dip will melt in your mouth *and* making this gives you the perfect excuse to add a few extra chocolate chips to your diet. (via Love From The Oven)

With fried and fresh onions all in one, this dip dish does it all. It's a super simple recipe, however, that's what you need for game day prep. Make your own hot sauce to pair, or swap it for a bottle of buffalo sauce instead. That way your dip matches your wings! (via A Spicy Perspective)

The great thing about this recipe is that because we have access to fresh, frozen, and canned corn, we can make it any time of year! And that includes Super Bowl Sunday. The sweet corn and salty cheese make an amazing pair, and we can't wait to dig in. (via Half Baked Harvest)

This cauliflower pizza dip disguises extra veggies underneath the cheese and pepperoni we love so much. It's got mascarpone, mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone so prepare to enter a cheesy heaven every time you take a bite! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Greek layer dip has everything we love about Greek salads (olives, feta, and tzatziki), but turns those ingredients into a warm and cheesy dish, which is perfect for chilly February days. This is the perfect recipe that you can make for Super Bowl Sunday. (via Food Network)

1. Soap Carving

Soap carving was once an accessible hobby that allowed people of all ages and skill levels to create intricate designs from simple bars of soap. Armed with basic carving tools like knives, you were able to transform an everyday object into a work of art, like a delicate flower or animal.

This pastime not only offered a creative outlet but also culminated in a functional home decor item. Yet, as new crafting materials like plastics became more widely available, soap carving faded from popularity.

2. Quilting Bees

These social gatherings brought women together and provided a chance for friends and neighbors to collaborate on large quilting projects. They turned an often solitary task into a communal experience filled with laughter and conversation.

So, the resulting quilts were viewed as deeply sentimental, not just due to the joint effort but also because they often incorporated fabrics from old clothing or keepsakes.

Then, the rise of industrialization and the availability of cheap, mass-produced bedding caused quilting bees to become much more rare.

3. Macrame

Another popular craft was macrame, which involved knotting ropes or cords into intricate, decorative patterns. You could use various knotting techniques to create unique pieces, from plant hangers to wall hangings.

This hobby helped add bohemian flair to homes and allowed for endless creative possibilities. It also became a symbol of the 1960s and 1970s counterculture.

4. Drive-In Movies

Long before the rise of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, going to the drive-in movie theater was a favorite weekend tradition for many. It was a unique (and social) way to enjoy films under the stars.

People would pack into their cars, bring along snacks and drinks, and settle in to watch the latest movies on a big outdoor screen. Not only did this pastime force you to actually go somewhere to see a new film, as opposed to laying in your bed at home, but it also provided a lively and nostalgic atmosphere.

5. Rock Tumbling

This hands-on activity allowed people to turn their rough stones into shiny and smooth gems. Hobbyists would get outside, gather cool-looking rocks in nature, place them in a tumbler filled with abrasive grit, and allow the machine to rotate for a couple of weeks.

Over time, the friction and grinding would smooth the surfaces, revealing the natural beauty hidden beneath each stone's rough exterior. It was relaxing and rewarding and encouraged Boomers to have patience and appreciate the world around them.

6. Going Dancing

Walk into any major club today, and you probably won't see a lot of dancing (at least in the traditional sense). Modern venues feature mostly EDM shows now, with attendees bouncing or fist-bumping away. But back in the day, local ballrooms, sock hops, and even discos were really "happening."

Dance floors were filled with singles and couples swinging and jiving away to everything from jazz and rock 'n' roll to even pop hits. Going dancing got people out, moving, and enjoying each other's company. It's time to bring real dancing back to today's nightlife scene.

7. Model Rockets

During the 1960s, building and launching model rockets was a thrilling hobby that captured the attention of people, both young and old. Enthusiasts would carefully assemble small rockets using materials like molded plastic, cardboard, paper, and tubing, then laugh them into the sky.

Aside from being exciting, this activity was also educational, sparking interest in science and engineering.

8. Sand Art

Sand art was another go-to hobby in the '60s, with people layering or arranging colorful sand into intricate patterns inside glass containers.

You could really get creative with colors, textures, and shapes. Not to mention, sand art was pretty accessible and became a fun way to make decorative pieces for the home.

9. Plant Pressing

This timeless hobby involved collecting plants, flowers, and leaves before carefully pressing them between sheets of paper to preserve their form and color. It allowed people to explore nature and learn about the diverse plant life in their local area.

The best part? The pressed plants could be used for a range of creative purposes, from making beautiful flower arrangements to decorating cards.

10. Pinball Arcades

If you want to play a game with your friends today, you might turn on your PlayStation or Xbox, plop in front of your TV, and throw on a headset. However, boomers got to experience the excitement of playing in real life at pinball arcades.

By actually going to the arcade, they enjoyed face-to-face socialization in an interactive and immersive environment. There were bright lights, cool sounds, and competition to beat high scores that actually got adrenaline pumping.