At 143 Social speakeasy under the Better Days’ Eatery & Bar in Jersey City, a bold and captivating blend of Lunazul Star Anise Tequila and Cynar Amaro (70 proof), with bright blood orange agave and fresh lemon, with cacao bitters, for a beautiful well-rounded cocktail.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to raise a glass and celebrate love, whether it’s with a partner, friends or even a little self-love. This year, why not mix things up with some creative and romantic cocktails that will make your celebration even more special?

Chocolate can be a surprisingly versatile cocktail ingredient and can give cocktails a rich depth of flavor. With all of the quality products available, adding complex, cocoa flavors is easier than ever.

Restaurants and bars including elNico in Brooklyn, Philadelphia's Almanac and Sassetta at The Joule in Dallas have curated speciality Valentine's Day cocktails.

Valentine’s Day is upon us – a day filled with heart-shaped treats, flowers, and, of course, love. But let’s be honest: sometimes the holiday can become cloying – excessively sweet to the point of sugar-rush.

It's a month loved by florists and candy stores for a single day meant to stoke both passions and profits: Valentine's Day. But in the era of Instagram-perfect lifestyles being splashed across all our social feeds,