The Easy Touch That Turns Any Cocktail Into A Clever Valentine's Day Treat

If you want to skip the Valentine's Day crowds and plan a romantic date night at home, you should know that the right garnish can elevate homemade cocktails and turn a basic glass into a whole experience. Whether you're serving cocktails to your long-term lover on the couch, hosting a Galentine's day celebration, or simply trying to break the ice by putting a smile on the face of your crush, a candy-coated, frosting rimmed drink will be just the thing to take your cocktails — and your relationships — to the next level this Valentine's Day.

To adorn your glasses with a pretty Valentine's Day-themed rim, use a knife to coat them with a thin layer of vanilla frosting. This white base provides the sticky foundation needed to place your choice of candies, sprinkles, or colorful sugar. Conversation heart candies can be arranged in strategic messaging for a drinker to discover, or you can alternate red and white M&M's to create a pretty accent on a portion of the glass — feel free to get as creative as you like. When finished, these candy-coated vessels can then be used to serve Valentine's Day-themed drinks. 

With a bit of creative effort, you can transform any cocktail glass into a cute vessel that embraces the spirit of Valentine's Day. A delicately placed flower can add a touch of elegance to jewel-toned drinks, and tasteful skewers of heart-shaped marshmallows can adorn 3-ingredient cherry martinis. A carefully sliced strawberry can bring a festive touch to grown-up jungle juice, and, of course, boozy maraschino cherries require little skill to plop into a glass. 

For those accommodating teetotalers, creamy dessert drinks can be gussied up with drizzles of chocolate placed along the rim of a glass. This sweet touch offers the kind of celebratory spark that enhances recipes like a strawberry cinnamon smoothie or classic chocolate milkshake. After mastering some of these slick and crafty culinary moves, you get to enjoy all the sweet festivities without having to navigate restaurant reservations or tolerate hectic bustle. This kind of at-home holiday is one that embraces an easy, comfortable love.