112 drinks111 cocktails69 flavor profiles14 food pairings
| Drink | Flavor | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiwi Martini | 134 | 23.1 | SweetKiwi | Date Night drink |
| 2 | Mai Tai | 210 | 16.4 | SweetAlmond | Date Night drink |
| 3 | Poppy Cocktail | 175 | 36.7 | BotanicalChocolate | Date Night drink |
| 4 | Alexander Cocktail No. 1 | 222 | 22.1 | CreamBotanical | Date Night drink |
| 5 | Alexander Cocktail No. 2 | 225 | 20.8 | VanillaCream | Date Night drink |
| 6 | Caledonia | 282 | 15.6 | VanillaCream | Date Night drink |
| 7 | Jamaica Hop | 249 | 15.8 | VanillaCream | Date Night drink |
| 8 | Kiss the Boys Goodbye | 159 | 10.8 | CitrusLemon | Date Night drink |
| 9 | Ninotchka Cocktail | 357 | 16.3 | LemonCitrus | Date Night drink |
| 10 | Nutty Irishman | 210 | 12.3 | CreamVanilla | Date Night drink |
| 11 | Orchid Cocktail | 246 | 28.1 | VioletBerry | Date Night drink |
| 12 | Savannah | 208 | 13.3 | CitrusOrange | Date Night drink |
| 13 | White Cargo Cocktail | 129 | 21.9 | CreamVanilla | Date Night drink |
| 14 | Yellow Rose Of Texas | 389 | 14.2 | CitrusHerbal | Date Night drink |
| 15 | Yokahama Romance | 214 | 25.0 | FloralAlmond | Date Night drink |
Refine these drinks
Cocktails
- Kiwi MartiniDate Night drinkSweetKiwiTart
- Mai TaiDate Night drinkSweetAlmondCitrus
- Poppy CocktailDate Night drinkBotanicalChocolateCitrus
- Alexander Cocktail No. 1Date Night drinkCreamBotanicalChocolate
- Alexander Cocktail No. 2Date Night drinkVanillaCreamChocolate
- CaledoniaDate Night drinkVanillaCreamChocolate
- Jamaica HopDate Night drinkVanillaCreamChocolate
- Kiss the Boys GoodbyeDate Night drinkCitrusLemonBotanical
- Ninotchka CocktailDate Night drinkLemonCitrusChocolate
- Nutty IrishmanDate Night drinkCreamVanillaChocolate
Beer styles
Wine styles
- ChampagneWine styleThe classic romantic occasion wine.
- Sparkling RoseWine styleRomantic pink sparkling well suited to date-night occasions.
- Pinot NoirWine styleElegant red wine suited to date-night dining.
- Sauvignon BlancWine styleCrisp versatile white wine for date-night meals.
- Provence RoseWine styleDry pale rose, a refined choice for a romantic evening.
Build with
- GinSpiritUsed in Negronis, Gimlets and other sophisticated date-night cocktails.
- VodkaSpiritVersatile, crowd-pleasing base for date-night cocktails.
- Blanco TequilaSpiritMargarita and Paloma, fun sessionable date-night serves.
- Elderflower LiqueurLiqueurFloral and delicate, a popular modifier in date-night cocktails.
- Dry VermouthFortified wineUsed in the Martini and other classic date-night serves.
Preferences
Food & flavor
- CitrusFlavorFresh citrus lifts date-night cocktails.
- FloralFlavorFloral notes suit intimate, romantic cocktail occasions.
- ChocolateFlavorChocolate cocktails work well for a romantic end to dinner.
- SeafoodFood pairingOysters and seafood are a well-established date-night food pairing.
- Cheese BoardFood pairingSharing cheese board suits an intimate date-night format.
- Small PlatesFood pairingSharing plates suit the date-night dining style.
Beer styles for Date Night
Wine styles for Date Night
- ChampagneWine styleThe classic romantic occasion wine.
- Sparkling RoseWine styleRomantic pink sparkling well suited to date-night occasions.
- Pinot NoirWine styleElegant red wine suited to date-night dining.
- Sauvignon BlancWine styleCrisp versatile white wine for date-night meals.
- Provence RoseWine styleDry pale rose, a refined choice for a romantic evening.
Build Date Night drinks with
- GinSpiritUsed in Negronis, Gimlets and other sophisticated date-night cocktails.
- VodkaSpiritVersatile, crowd-pleasing base for date-night cocktails.
- Blanco TequilaSpiritMargarita and Paloma, fun sessionable date-night serves.
- Elderflower LiqueurLiqueurFloral and delicate, a popular modifier in date-night cocktails.
- Dry VermouthFortified wineUsed in the Martini and other classic date-night serves.
Preference paths for Date Night
Food and flavor matches
- CitrusFlavorFresh citrus lifts date-night cocktails.
- FloralFlavorFloral notes suit intimate, romantic cocktail occasions.
- ChocolateFlavorChocolate cocktails work well for a romantic end to dinner.
- SeafoodFood pairingOysters and seafood are a well-established date-night food pairing.
- Cheese BoardFood pairingSharing cheese board suits an intimate date-night format.
- Small PlatesFood pairingSharing plates suit the date-night dining style.
What drinks suit date night?
Drinks for date nights, romantic dinners and more polished evenings, favouring elegant, balanced, aromatic or visually appealing recipes with a special-occasion feel.
Date Night drinks — common questions
- How many drinks suit date night?
- There are 112 drinks in the WhatDrink database suited to date night — including 111 cocktails. Browse and filter by drink type above.
- What are the best cocktails for date night?
- Top cocktail choices for date night include Kiwi Martini, Mai Tai, Poppy Cocktail. The full ranked list above shows options ordered by how well they match the occasion.
- How are drinks ranked for date night?
- Drinks are ranked for date night based on flavor profile, strength, drink type and typical serving context. Alcohol-free options are clearly labelled.
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Occasion suggestions are approximate and based on recipe flavour profile, ingredients and typical serving context. Actual suitability can vary by personal preference and preparation.