I’ve got serious heart eyes when it comes to gin, so when someone suggests gin cocktails, I’m all in 😍

Check out these perfectly pink variations, not all gin-based – there’s a vodka one too – ideal for toasting more than just Valentine’s Day.

Pinktini Cocktail from Pinkster Gin

50 ml Pinkster Gin, 10 ml Elderflower Cordial. Fill shaker with ice, throw in several raspberries, then add five parts Pinkster to one part cordial. Shake and pour into an ice cold glass. Garnish with a raspberry and a sprig of mint.

Pinkster Gin RRP £35.00 for 70 cl bottle. ABV 37.5%. Available from www.pinkstergin.com, Marks and Spencer and over 140 Majestic stores nationwide as well as 31Dover.com, Amazon and Ocado.

Jawbox Valentine Martini

35 ml Jawbox Gin, 10 ml Triple Sec, 10 ml lemon juice, 10 ml Ruby Blue Cranberry Juice, 1 Egg white. Dry shake all the ingredients for about 30 seconds. Add ice and shake again until cold. Double strain into a martini glass and garnish with star anise.

Jawbox Gin RRP £30 for a 70cl bottle. ABV: 43%. Available from: Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Ocado, masterofmalt.com, thewhiskyexchange.com, 31dover.com, drinksupermarket.com and Amazon.

The Pink Gin Fizz from Malfy con Rosa

Mix 1 part Malfy con Rosa with 2 parts prosecco. Serve in a prosecco flute. Garnish with a (Sicilian) grapefruit twist.

Malfy con Rosa Gin RRP £28 for a 70 bottle. ABV: 41%. Available from Sainsbury’s, Amazon, www.masterofmalt.com

Pink Cow and Tonic from Black Cow Vodka

50 ml Black Cow, Angostura Bitters, Tonic water, squeeze of lemon juice. Pour Black Cow and a good dash of Angostura into an ice-filled glass. Top with tonic and a squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange

Black Cow Vodka RRP from £28.00 for 70 cl. ABV: 40%. Available from retails stores nationwide including Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, Majestic, Amazon and from www.blackcow.co.uk.

Or if you prefer something a little less potent, I mixed up a few lighter variations you might like to try at home…

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Happy Valentine’s Day – let me know if you try them! <3