Chocolate gets all the attention on Valentine’s Day, but strawberry deserves a little more love! These festive strawberry drinks will make you believe in love at first sip.
Looking for a sweet treat to serve alongside these drinks? Explore our Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas!
Strawberry Matcha Iced Latte
Searching for a delicious, beautiful and, best of all, easy way to impress your besties at a Galentine’s Day brunch? Look no further than our Strawberry Matcha Iced Latte. Just be prepared for nonstop compliments on your barista skills! You can pair your lattes with some recipes ideas from our brunch guide.
Yields: 1 serving
Total time: 8 min
You’ll need:
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Matcha whisk
- Tall drink glass (12-16oz)
- MuddlerBowl
Ingredients:
- 4-5 strawberries
- 1 Tbsp HERSHEY’S Strawberry Flavored Syrup
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 4 oz hot water, plus more for soaking whisk
- 4-6 oz dairy or nondairy milk
- Ice
How to make it:
- Heat a small bowl of water to soak the matcha whisk for 2-3 minutes. In another bowl, measure out 1 tsp of matcha powder and add to the empty bowl.
- Add approximately 4oz of water to the matcha and whisk until frothy. Set aside to cool.
- Slice 3-4 strawberries into bite-sized pieces and add to the empty glass.
- Add HERSHEY’S Strawberry Flavored Syrup to the glass and muddle with fresh strawberries.
- Add desired amount of ice in the glass then pour in 4-6oz of milk.
- Top with cooled matcha and garnish with a strawberry.
Jolly Rancher Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail
This sweet and sparkling batch cocktail is your go-to for a Valentine’s Day party. Celebrating with your little Valentines? Just leave out the prosecco, or make them a glass of our nonalcoholic JOLLY RANCHER Lemonade instead!
Yields: 1 pitcher
Total time: 15 min
You’ll need:
- Microwave
- Microwave-safe measuring cup
- Stirring spoon
- Drinking cups
Ingredients:
- 20 JOLLY RANCHER Original Watermelon Hard Candies
- 40 fl oz strawberry lemonade
- 1 bottle prosecco or other sparkling wine
- Fresh strawberries (optional garnish)
How to make it:
- Unwrap 20 JOLLY RANCHER Original Watermelon Hard Candies. Place in microwave-safe glass measuring cup.
- Add just enough lemonade to the measuring cup to cover candies.
- Microwave at high (100%) for 2 minutes; stir. If necessary, microwave at high an additional minute at a time, stirring after each heating, until candies are dissolved when stirred. Set aside to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Add the rest of the lemonade to pitcher to make desired amount. Add in melted Jolly Rancher Candies and stir until well combined.
- Fill cocktail glass halfway with lemonade mixture, then top with 2-3oz of sparkling prosecco.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry if desired.
Strawberry Hot Chocolate
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get cozy with your loved ones. Cuddle up with a mug of Strawberry Hot Chocolate and turn on a romantic movie to end your night. Maybe even play a round of Romantic Comedy Bingo! For more hot chocolate variations, check out our hot cocoa recipe hacks.
Yields: 1 serving
Total time: 2 min
You’ll need:
- Mug
- Microwave
Ingredients:
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp HERSHEY’S Strawberry Flavored Syrup
- 2 to 3 tsps HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 2 Tbsps sugar
- 1 cup milk
- Salt (just a pinch!)
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
How to make it:
- Mix 2 Tbsps sugar, 2 to 3 tsps cocoa and pinch of salt in large mug.
- Heat 1 cup milk in microwave at high (100%) 1 1/2 minutes or until hot.
- Gradually add hot milk to cocoa mixture in mug, stirring until well blended.
- Stir in 1/4 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp HERSHEY’S Strawberry Flavored Syrup.
- Top with whipped cream and additional HERSHEY’S Strawberry Flavored Syrup if desired.
