Sip, Stir, Swoon: Valentine’s Cocktails with a View at The Tower Hotel

FRUK is back with its carefully curated guide of things to do this Valentine’s period. After spotlighting two standout experiences – an indulgent Omakase dining moment at Nobu Hotel and a luxurious spa escape up north in Liverpool at The Municipal Hotel – attention now turns to something a little more playful, and decidedly more flirty: cupid-approved cocktail concoctions.

This season of love, The Tower Hotel is raising a glass with a trio of romance-inspired cocktails served across both Vicinity’s relaxed alfresco bar and the sky-high VU from The Tower. With sweeping views of Tower Bridge and the River Thames as a dramatic backdrop, it’s an undeniably cinematic setting for a Valentine’s date or a chic Galentine’s catch-up.

The menu leans into classic flavours with a seductive twist. The Pink Lady blends Beefeater gin with St-Rémy XO brandy, lemon juice, sugar syrup and a blush of grenadine, delivering something soft, elegant and effortlessly timeless. Love Potion brings a richer edge, mixing cherry liqueur, St-Rémy XO brandy and amaretto with lemon juice and sugar syrup for a cocktail that feels indulgent and a little mysterious. For those who prefer their romance with a sparkle, Secret Kiss combines sloe gin, lime juice, sugar syrup and grenadine, topped with prosecco for a light, celebratory finish.

Whether it’s clinking glasses with a loved one as the city lights shimmer across the Thames, or stopping by with your closest girlfriends for an elevated Galentine’s toast, The Tower Hotel’s Valentine’s cocktail offering proves that sometimes the most memorable plans are the ones best enjoyed one sip at a time.