26 Dessert Cocktail Recipes That Are Truly A Two-For-One Special
The ultimate BOGO.
Here at Delish, we're always trying to find new ways to make happy hour even happier. The easiest way we've found so far? Making our next round a batch of decadent dessert cocktails, of course. Think about it: desserts and booze? It's the ultimate BOGO special. And why shouldn't you have both? Luckily we've got 26 sweet and buzzy dessert cocktails that are the perfect nightcaps to end a meal (or start a night out). Time to bust out your cocktail shaker, these Brandy Alexanders aren't going to make themselves!
Dessert cocktails are the ultimate way to have your cake and drink it too. So we decided to take that pretty literally and turn some of our favorite desserts into incredibly drinkable cocktails. Why eat a snickerdoodle when you can down a caramel snickerdoodle martini, right? The same is absolutely true of pies. We'll take shaking up a batch of banana cream pie martinis, Key lime pie martinis, and pecan pie martinis over baking an actual pie, full-stop.
Are milkshakes more your speed? Well, turns out that alcohol + milkshakes = a match made in heaven. Be warned: Our recipes boozy s'mores milkshakes, Baileys coffee slushies, and red wine milkshakes all go down very easily and pack a punch! If you want to freestyle spiking your own homemade milkshake at home, we've found that vodka is often the most seamless liquor to mix in (and if you want to get fancy, try a vanilla vodka). And if you're going for a more tropical slushy vibe, you'll want to get your hands on our spiked coconut limeade and piña colada recipes.
Chocolate Martini
The perfect combination of boozy and sweet for an after-dinner treat. We love topping ours with shaved chocolate, a pinch of cocoa powder, or even adding a crushed Oreo rim.
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Brandy Alexander
This retro dessert cocktail deserves a spot at your next dinner party. Making a Brandy Alexander couldn’t be easier, either: Just add equal parts of brandy, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream for a sophisticated and luxurious post-dinner cocktail. Think of it as a boozy, ultra-fancy chocolate milkshake!
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Classic White Russian
Tastes like a chocolate boozy milkshake and requires only three easy ingredients you likely already have on hand. If you love this, try our pumpkin spice white Russians next!
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Mudslide
A glass rimmed with chocolate and filled with a creamy drink of vodka, Baileys, and Kahlúa is our idea of a dessert cocktail. It's more than just an excuse to have booze for dessert, but it's the only one we need. Try it with our Mini Baileys Cheesecakes!
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Dalgona Martini
A bit of vodka and Baileys bring the booze to this perky South Korean whipped coffee drink that took the world by storm. It's an instant pick-me-up.
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Nutty Irishman
The sweetness and subtle nuttiness of the hazelnut liqueur Frangelico is the perfect partner to rich Irish cream. The almost inevitable whipped cream mustache that follows is highly worth it.
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Tiramisu White Russians
Somewhere between cocktail and dessert, this Italian-influenced White Russian is hard to resist. Looking for a festive upgrade? A dash of orange bitters, a pinch of ground cinnamon, or some fresh nutmeg shavings add another dimension to this decadent drink.
Get the Tiramisu White Russians recipe.
Piña Colada
Tangy pineapple blended with spiced rum and rich coconut milk makes this a vacation in a glass. Pairs perfectly with getting caught in the rain.
Get the Classic Piña Colada recipe.
Crème Brûlée Martini
These martinis taste just like a crème brûlée with very little effort. Be sure to keep the caramel in the freezer until you're ready to serve! The caramel will eventually melt into your drink, making it extra-indulgent. 😍
Get the Crème Brûlée Martini recipe.
Peppermint White Russian
Everyone’s favorite boozy coffee drink just got a holiday makeover. With a simple combo of Kahlúa, vodka, and heavy cream, the White Russian is already the king of creamy after-dinner cocktails, but adding a splash of peppermint schnapps makes it perfect for a seasonal celebration. Finish with a pinch of salt and a few peppermint candies, and meet your new favorite nightcap.
Get the Peppermint White Russian recipe.
Spiked Coconut Limeade
To unlock the delicious concentrated flavor found in citrus skins, we made an oleo saccharum for this cocktail. Let us explain: Granulated sugar draws the flavorful essential oils out of citrus peels as they sit at room temperature. We love watching the sugar transform into a beautiful syrup, perfect for flavoring seltzer, cocktails, or desserts.
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Boozy Butterbeer Punch
The famous Harry Potter-themed drink, Butterbeer, gets a boozy upgrade. We solemnly swear we are up to no good when we have one of these.
Get the Boozy Butterbeer Punch recipe.
Drunken Peanut Butter Cups
These martinis use Reese's Pieces to infuse the vodka so that they taste just like your favorite peanut butter cup. This takes a chocolate martini to a whole new level.
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Boozy S'mores Milkshake
Want a buzz but not the sting and taste of alcohol? We got you. Boozy milkshakes are about to be your new BFFs, and it doesn't get much better than this Baileys and vanilla vodka-based dream of a dessert. Want even more boozy milkshakes? Try our boozy shamrock shake or boozy chai milkshake.
Get the Boozy S'mores Milkshake recipe.
Red Wine Milkshakes
How much red wine you choose to pour in the blender is entirely up to you—we usually just eyeball it. A fruit-forward red wine like Zinfandel is best for vanilla ice cream, but feel free to experiment with semi-sweet sparkling red wines too, like Lambrusco or Brachetto D'acqui.
Get the Red Wine Milkshakes recipe.
Hot Buttered Rum
Hot buttered rum is essentially the OG butter beer. They both are golden, richly sweet, and have that beautiful head that will give you a silly mustache when you drink it. Add in rum, butter, sugar, ice cream, and healthy dose of cinnamon, and you've got heartwarming wintertime magic in a glass.
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S'mores Martini
No campfire? No problem! We roasted our marshmallows over our oven burners. It's a totally optional step, but we think it really drives the s'mores flavor home.
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Cadbury Creme Martini
These martinis are perfect for when you're lucky enough to still have some leftover Easter candy. They are very sweet; if that's not your thing, tone them down by skipping the sweetened condensed milk.
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Baileys Coffee Slushies
This super-boozy shake uses cold brew ice cubes, so it won't get diluted no matter how long it takes you to get to the bottom of the glass. Craving boozy coffee but iced drinks aren't your thing? Our Irish coffee is sure to satisfy.
Get the Baileys Coffee Slushies recipe.
Mimosa Floats
Bubbly Champagne and light, fruity sherbet is a match made in heaven. A white chocolate, sprinkle-covered rim will make you feel all kinds of deluxe. Feel free to use your favorite Champagne or Prosecco for this festive dessert.
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