3 Cute Themes for a Date Night at Home

As the weather cools down and we’re hunkering down, there’s a silver lining to this season: cozy date nights in. With a little planning, you can create an experience that’s as good or even better than a night out. Pour a fancy cocktail, put on some music, and enjoy!

Many great dates start with great drinks, so start out by getting your home bar in order with all the right ingredients for treating yourself. Make an original Margarita, Sidecar or Cosmopolitan with a bottle ofCointreau. A full-strength spirit that’s been around for 150 years, it’s the iconic orange liqueur at the heart of more than 350 of the world’s most celebrated cocktails. Using a blend of orange peels, it strikes the right balance between sweet and bitter. Use it to make a host ofdate night cocktails. And now that the drinks are covered, how about some ideas to set the mood?

Start with a couple ofCointreau After Dark, goth-style. Just mix 2 ounces of Cointreau with three dashes of black bitters, and pour intored crystal gobletsfor a dramatic touch. Light adark and dreamy candle, then serve up date-night dinner ongilded plateswithmolten gold napkin rings. The metallic table settings will double the glow and show you both in your best light.

Pull out theice bucketto pre-chill a pair ofhighball glasses, then pour out someAutumn Shandies. Wrap yourselves under acozy throwbig enough for two, and play somebackgammon. It’s worth investing in a beautiful leather set you can keep out on the coffee table. Fill acute candy dishwith treats for the winner (and don’t forget to share)!

If you and your partner are celebrating the holidays together at home, make them special by pulling out thecut crystaland planning someholiday cocktails. Decorate with a festivegold garland, and deck the mantel or shelf with a few moderntabletop trees. Pillar candles help to set the scene—give them a little lift with funterrazzo stands. Last but not least: Get someconfetti crackersfor poppin’ celebrations!

Ready for date night?秩序Cointreau Drizly送货上门,然后举杯the two of you!