A Sparkling Valentine’s Day, Without the Alcohol

Valentine’s Day can feel like it comes with a lot of expectations. What if we let go of them to embrace something shining, sparkling, and new?

As more and more Americans go alcohol-free, what Valentine’s Day looks like is starting to change. These tips can help you create a brand new experience this year as you make your own alcohol-free Valentine’s Day.

Planning an Alcohol-Free Valentine’s Day

Check the restaurant menu before booking a reservation.

We’re loving the growing trend of alcohol-free or non-alcoholic options being added to bar and restaurant menus. Still, it’s not a guarantee that you’ll find non-alcoholic drinks on every menu you encounter, at least more options than soft drinks and water.

 If you’re planning an alcohol-free Valentine’s Day, always check the drinks menu before making your reservation. See if the menu has a non-alcoholic section with options like non-alcoholic wine, non-alcoholic beer, and zero-proof cocktails.  

What if there’s a restaurant that you or your partner really want to go to for Valentine’s Day, but they don’t have alcohol-free wine or other zero-proof drinks beyond soda? Give them a call to ask if you’re allowed to bring your own bottle of non-alcoholic wine and inquire about the corkage fee, which some restaurants charge to open and serve customer-brought wine.

Skip drinks-and-dinner for a more unique night.

Another option for planning an alcohol-free Valentine’s Day is to skip the restaurant and bar scene altogether. After all, restaurants and bars get pretty crowded on Valentine’s Day, and you may find it hard to have a romantic night with your partner with all the noise.

Consider thinking a little outside the box for your alcohol-free Valentine’s Day. If it’s warm enough by you for Valentine’s Day, you might consider a picnic in the park, where you can pack a romantic meal complete with alcohol-free sparkling wine. Or, if it’s not so warm, try a unique indoor activity, like skating at an indoor ice-skating rink, making pottery together, or taking a class. 

Cooking classes can be a great way to do a unique activity while still having a very romantic evening. You’ll typically get to eat what you make, or another dish prepared by the host, at the end of the night. Bring a bottle of non-alcoholic wine to go along with it for an extra special treat.

One common date night idea to forgo on Valentine’s Day is a movie, at least if it’s the main event of the night. You’ll end up spending all evening watching something instead of engaging together. 

However, if there’s a drive-in near you, a movie there can still be an engaging night. You can set up your car to be a relaxing snuggle spot where you can share snacks and cuddle.

Opt for a night in where you set your own menu and create your own experience.

Looking to save while not compromising on the romance for your alcohol-free Valentine’s Day? Stay in while you go all out.

Staying in on Valentine’s Day can mean planning a one-of-a-kind evening that’s completely private to you and your partner. 

You can order takeout, but you can make the night even more special and engaging by planning your meal and cooking it together. Before Valentine’s Day, do a little bonus date where you go grocery shopping together. Get inspired, plan some dishes that excite you both, and pick up the ingredients you need for your Valentine’s Day meal.  

Don’t forget to pick up non-alcoholic drink options to pair with your dishes. Check out these alcohol-free cocktails to help you get inspired to make something special.

Then, when Valentine’s Day arrives, plan out the time you’ll spend in the kitchen together. Working together to create something is a meaningful activity that we don’t always get to do with our partners. Life gets busy, and things like cooking together may fall by the wayside. Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to do something that lets us reconnect and share our time before we share a meal together.

After making dinner, set the table with a romantic feel. Perhaps you might pour yourself a flute of non-alcoholic sparkling wine to start, and you’ll raise a glass amongst a set of candles illuminating the room. When it’s time to eat, consider making each other’s plates and pouring each other’s non-alcoholic wine, a small act of service that can have a big impact.

Make it different from other nights.

We may or may not live with our partners, but even if we do, we’re not always engaging with them the way we maybe should. It’s more than understandable, and it happens to most couples. Kids, work, our own parents—there are a lot of things to do and people to take care of in our day-to-day lives. It’s not uncommon for us to start to forgo time with our partners because we feel like something has to give.

Valentine’s Day is a chance to reconnect, so make sure it doesn’t feel like any other night of the week, especially if you opt to stay in. If your typical evening means TV time and an early bedtime, maybe see if you can keep screens at bay for the night and be willing to push bedtime a little later.

Another thing that happens to many couples is that date nights, when they are had, tend to become somewhat routine. Again, it’s understandable. We find our favorite restaurants, drink our standard cocktail order, and do the same activity we always do after. We’re creatures of habit, after all.

For your alcohol-free Valentine’s Day, you’re already embracing something new by going alcohol-free. Why not embrace even more newness for a more exciting evening? 

Consider trying out a new restaurant, cooking a new type of dish, or doing an activity that’s new to you, even if it’s a little out of your comfort zone. Even if everything doesn’t go quite according to plan, you can still enjoy your evening, since you’ll be spending it with the one you love.

Having a Sparkling Valentine’s Day With BEAU VIVA

Valentine’s Day is always a reason to celebrate, and with non-alcoholic sparkling wine, you don’t have to skip out on your favorite traditions. BEAU VIVA lets you go fully alcohol-free this Valentine’s Day, letting you savor the moment while also savoring a wine made by award-winning vintners in the South of France.

BEAU VIVA is a wine, just one without any alcohol. With bright red berries and crisp citrus, it’s something to fall in love with while you fall in love with your partner all over again. 

Raise a glass to an alcohol-free Valentine’s Day with BEAU VIVA.