Easy 2-step Valentine's Day cocktail recipes from the professionals

What better way to kick off Valentine's Day than with a yummy cocktail? To make your romantic day extra special, we asked a group of experts to share their favorite two-step recipes for delicious — and festive — drinks. As a tribute to this weekend's much-anticipated movie release, one of them is even inspired by "Fifty Shades of Grey."

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What better way to kick off Valentine's Day than with a yummy cocktail? To make your romantic day extra special, we asked a group of experts to share their favorite two-step recipes for delicious — and festive — drinks. As a tribute to this weekend's much-anticipated movie release, one of them is even inspired by "Fifty Shades of Grey."

"Between You and Me" by Mat Snapp, master mixologist, Culinary Dropout

Culinary Dropout

"Room Service" by Mat Snapp, master mixologist, Culinary Dropout

Culinary Dropout

"Beeting Hearts" cocktail for 2 by RedFarm, NYC

redfarmnyc.com

"Want Knot" (inspired by "50 Shades of Grey") by The Whisper Restaurant and Lounge at The Grove, LA

http://www.whisperloungela.com/

This article was originally published Feb. 13, 2015 at 2:34 p.m. ET.