Raise Your Spirits

The deliciousness of Godiva doesn’t only come in a heart-shaped box on Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re planning to spend the evening with your girlfriends, on a hot date, or with your loving spouse, there’s a Godiva Chocolate Vodka cocktail for every occasion. For a girls’ night in: Celebrate strong women with the Fun & Fabulous cocktail, created by the talented female mixologist Beate Kiser of New York City. For your hot date, get inspired with the Lover’s Lane cocktail, created by expert mixologist Lynn House. And for a night in with your spouse, serve The Lovebirds, created by cocktail guru Jonathan Pogash, and pair it with a fancy home-cooked meal. Here’s how to do all three:

Lover’s Lane

» 1 1/4 ounces Godiva Chocolate Raspberry Vodka
» 1/4 ounce orange liqueur
» 1/3 ounce fresh lime juice
» Raspberries for garnish

Combine Godiva Chocolate Raspberry Vodka, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice into a martini glass and stir. Garnish with raspberries.

 Fun & Fabulous

» 3/4 oz. Godiva Chocolate Vodka
» 1/4 oz. ginger liqueur
» 1/4 oz. sparkling wine
» 2 fresh mint sprigs

Combine Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka, ginger liqueur and a sprig of fresh mint to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain over ice into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

 The Lovebirds

» 1 oz. Godiva Chocolate Vodka
» 1/3 oz. orange-flavored liqueur
» Champagne or sparkling wine for top
» 3/4 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice
» Handful of mint leaves
» Lemon and orange peel for garnish

Combine Godiva Chocolate Vodka, orange-flavored liqueur, freshly squeezed orange juice, and mint leaves into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with orange and lemon peel wrapped around each other.