23 Sweet and Boozy Dessert Cocktail Recipes to End Your Day Right

When it comes to indulging in a sweet treat after dinner, many people turn to dessert. But why not combine two indulgences into one and try a dessert cocktail? These delicious and decadent drinks are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also winding down after a long day.

So if you’re ready to take your after-dinner indulgence to the next level, it’s time to start exploring the world of dessert cocktails.

Kahlúa Chocolate Martini

Why choose between dessert and an after-dinner drink when you can have both? This Kahlúa Chocolate Martini is a decadent spin on a traditional chocolate martini and will definitely be a party favorite. 

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ounce chocolate liqueur
• 1 ½ ounces creme de cacao
• ½ ounce vanilla vodka
• 1 ½ ounces Kahlúa
• 1 ½ ounces milk

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Place Kahlúa, créme de cacao, chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka and milk in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously to mix.
3. Strain mixture into martini glass and serve immediately.

German Chocolate Cake Martini

A Chocolate Martini is the perfect dessert cocktail recipe, and this German Chocolate Cake Martini really takes it up a notch! With the flavors of chocolate, coconut, and hazelnut mixed together, it tastes like you’re taking a bite out of your favorite chocolate cake, in cocktail form.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Chocolate Almond Milk
• 3 ounces 2 shots coconut vodka (or rum)
• 3 ounces 2 shots Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) optional
• chocolate syrup, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour Nutchello, rum, and Frangelico into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to combine.
2. Place walnuts ans coconut in a blender or food processor and pulse until fully combined and fine. Set aside.
3. Dip 4 martini glasses into chocolate syrup to rim. Dip in walnut mixture to create the icing rim.
4. Swirl each martini glass with chocolate syrup.
5. Pour cocktail mixture into each martini glass and serve.

Godiva Chocolate Martini

This decadent Chocolate Martini is one of our favorite after-dinner drinks. Rich and creamy, this cocktail is the best “adult” chocolate milk you will ever have! You only need 5 ingredients, a shaker, and 5 minutes to make this fabulous Godiva Chocolate Martini — everyone is sure to ask for the recipe.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ ounces Godiva chocolate liqueur
• 1 ½ ounces Créme de Cocoa
• ½ ounce vanilla vodka
• 2 ½ ounces 2% milk
• 1 ounce Hershey’s Syrup for glass

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Fill a martini shaker half full with ice and add the Godiva chocolate liqueur, Creme de Cocoa, vanilla vodka and milk. Shake vigorously.
2. Swirl the inside of the martini glass with the Hershey’s syrup and then strain the chocolate martini into the glass.
3. Serve immediately.

3 Ingredients Sgroppino

Also known as sgroppino al limone, sgroppino is an Italian cocktail recipe that is both dessert and cocktail. It’s a perfect cocktail for a pre-dinner drink or after-dinner drink. And served in a very small glass or bowl, it could even be served at a dinner party as a palate cleanser between courses since one of the main ingredients is lemon sorbet.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 12 ounces frozen lemon sorbet (lemon sorbetto), or lemon gelato or lemon ice cream (for a creamier texture)
• 8 ounces Prosecco
• 2 ounces chilled vodka
• Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Scoop the sorbet into a large bowl. Add one-half of the Prosecco and whisk until you have a smooth icy mixture.
2. Whisk in the cold vodka and remaining Prosecco. The cocktail should be very slushy.
3. Pour into champagne flutes or other cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh mint and a few blueberries.

Strawberry Vodka Dessert Cocktail

This Strawberry Vodka Cocktail is an easy dessert cocktail made with just a few ingredients for any get together or special occasion like Christmas or Valentine’s Day.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen strawberries, not sweetened
• 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup simple syrup (recipe in notes)
• 8 ounces Whipping Cream Vodka
• 8 ounces Sprite
• sweetened whipped cream for optional garnish
• fresh strawberries for optional garnish

Instructions

1. Add frozen strawberries to a blender with pineapple juice, simple syrup and whipping cream vodka.
2. Blend for 30 seconds or until strawberries are completely blended.
3. Add Sprite and pulse about 5 times until blended.
4. Pour into glasses.
5. Top with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry if desired.

Notes

Simple Syrup Recipe: Combine 1/2 cup boiling water with 1/2 cup sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool before making cocktails. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Vodka: Use your favorite flavored or plain vodka for this recipe. Vanilla Vodka and Marshmallow Vodka are also great options.

Make Ahead & Storage: Make the cocktails ahead and freeze in a zip top freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Red Sangria Winesicles

A fun take on a cocktail dessert – these sangria winesicles are fruit-filled wine popsicles just for grown-ups! Our unique recipe actually freezes and doesn’t melt as fast as other wine popsicle recipes.

• Prep: 10 mins
• Yield: 6 popsicles

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 sachet unflavoured gelatin
• 3 cups red wine
• 1-2 cups fruit, personal preference

Instructions

1. Place the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until boiling and reduced by half, then add the gelatin and remove from heat. Let cool.
2. If desired, puree half of the fruit – it helps create texture for the popsicles.
3. Stir together the cooled gelatin syrup, fruit puree and wine.
4. Place the remaining fruit in your popsicle molds and then pour over the winesicle mixture.
5. Freeze until set, approximately 6 hours or overnight.

Baileys Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Baileys Salted Caramel Espresso Martini is a fantastic dessert cocktail for the holidays; from Valentine’s Day to the end of the year…it’s totally delicious!

• Prep: 10 mins
• Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2.5 ounces Baileys Salted Caramel
• 2 ounces Rum
• 4 ounces Chilled Espresso
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Crushed Pretzels for Garnish

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Place chocolate chips in a metal mixing bowl.
2. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring a boil.
3. Hold the bowl of chocolate chips over the saucepan and slowly stir chocolate until melted.
4. Once melted, lace the rim of a martini glass in the chocolate and dust with crushed pretzels. Place glass to the side.
5. Combine Baileys Salted Caramel, rum, and chilled espresso in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled.
6. Strain contents into garnished martini glass.

Salted Caramel White Russian

This Salted Caramel White Russian, with rich coffee liqueur and a salted caramel rim, is our go-to dessert cocktail.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Caramel Sauce
• 1/2 oz heavy cream
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz Kahlua
• Kosher salt, for the rim
• Ice

Instructions

1. Rub caramel sauce around the rim of an Old Fashioned glass. Add salt to a flat plate and dip the glass rim in the kosher salt to coat.
2. Mix the remaining caramel sauce with the cream in a bowl until well combined.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. Add the vodka and Kahlua to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10 seconds. Pour over the ice in your glass.
5. Carefully pour the caramel cream into the glass.

Notes

• To get the cream to stay perfectly on top of the cocktail, pour it slowly over the back of a spoon.

Cannoli Martini

Cannoli Martini, fun and easy dessert cocktail inspired by the Italian dessert. This homemade drink is ready in just a few minutes and great for Christmas or holiday parties!

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• Glass rim (optional) melted chocolate & mini chocolate chips (or chocolate shavings)
• 3 Tablespoons Half & Half
• 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Whipped Cream Vodka
• 1 Tablespoon Cookie flavored vodka
• 1 Tablespoon Amaretto
• 1 teaspoon ricotta cheese
• dash cinnamon
• pinch fresh orange zest

Instructions

1. If desired, dip rim of martini glass in melted chocolate and then mini chocolate chips (or chocolate shavings) and refrigerate for a few minutes for melted chocolate to set.
2. Meanwhile, place half & half, chocolate whipped cream vodka, cookie vodka, amaretto, cheese, cinnamon, and orange zest in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds or until cold and combined.
3. Strain cocktail into martini glass.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: Melt chocolate chips or chocolate bar for rim of glass if desired. Can also use chocolate syrup if you’d like but chocolate chips/shavings may not stick well. You can also top cocktail with whipped cream if you’d like.

Snowball Cocktail

When the temperatures drop, I love to treat everyone to a Snowball cocktail after a delicious dinner. It’s decadent, creamy and such a fabulous indulgence.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1½ ounces Amaretto Liqueur
• 1½ ounces milk
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1 marshmallow (optional) toasted, for garnish

Instructions 

1. Mix Amaretto, milk and vanilla ice cream together in your blender, pulsing until smooth.
2. Pour into sugar rimmed glass to serve.

Tips: Rim Glass

1. Pour a small amount of simple syrup onto a small plate or saucer. (Maple syrup would work as well depending on what you were using on your rim.)
2. Next, pour a small amount of your rimming dust onto another small plate or saucer.
3. Dip your empty drink glass first into the maple syrup, then in your rimming sugar or crushed cookies.
4. Add the Snowball mixture and serve.

Don Pedro

The Don Pedro drink is a must-have alcoholic dessert recipe from South Africa. This version is made with vanilla ice cream, cream and Amarula.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) soft vanilla ice cream
• 120ml (4 fl oz) double [heavy] cream
• 180ml (6fl oz) Amarula
• grated chocolate, for garnishing

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and sprinkle the chocolate on top.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Strawberries & Cream Whipped Vodka Cocktail

This Strawberries and Cream Vodka Cocktail is deliciously cool and creamy! Mix strawberry vodka and whipped vodka for the perfect pairing. Perfect for a cool summer vodka drink or a delicious dessert cocktail. Topped off with strawberry ice cream for extra creamy goodness.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Whipped Vodka
• 1.5 oz Strawberry Vodka
• 1 oz Strawberry Syrup
• 3 oz Heavy Cream
• Strawberry Ice Cream Bar or Scoop
• Fresh Strawberries for Garnish

Instructions

1. Mix strawberry vodka, whipped vodka, strawberry syrup and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker with just a few cubes of ice.
2. Fill your cocktail glass about half full with ice.
3. Strain mix into the glass, leaving some room to add the strawberry ice cream bar or a small scoop of strawberry ice cream.

Tiramisu Martini

If you love a dessert cocktail, you have to try this tiramisu martini recipe. It has all the coffee and cream flavors of the classic Italian tiramisu dessert in a delicious cocktail.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

• Ice
• 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
• 1 ounce Kahlua
• 1 ounce vodka
• splash of cream or milk, optional
• Chocolate syrup, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drizzle chocolate syrup in a swirl around the inside of the martini glass.
2. Add ice, Baileys, Kahlua, vodka, and cream if using to a cocktail shaker.
3. Shake until blended. Then strain into the prepared glass.

Sherbet Mimosas

This is one of the BEST MIMOSA RECIPES for any brunch. It would even make a great dessert cocktail.  Sherbet Mimosas are a fun and creative way to dress up any mimosa recipe!

Use the ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet flavor of your choice and mix with champagne. It’s so fun, delicious, and beautiful! It’s the perfect cocktail recipe to make for holidays, bridal showers, and beyond.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 4 smalls scoops of your favorite sherbet, sorbet, or ice cream
• 1 tablespoon clementine vodka, 1 T per drink – optional. you could also use other flavors of vodka like sherbet vodka, or leave this step out completely.
• Any type of champagne
• Fresh fruit for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill your glass with 4 small scoops of sherbet or sorbet.
2. Top with vodka if using.
3. Top with champagne and garnish with fresh fruit.

Buddy the Elf Cocktail

Not going to sugar coat anything here, this is a dessert cocktail. It is sweet, boozy, and kind of like Christmas in a cup…but even sweeter. I mean, it’s a Buddy the Elf Cocktail, what else would you expect?

• Prep: 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) vodka
• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) Kahlúa, or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 teaspoons molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, whole milk, or sweetened condensed milk
• chocolate syrup, for topping
• whipped cream, candy canes, candies, and gingerbread cookies, for serving

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker combine the vodka, Kahlúa, maple syrup, vanilla, molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. Shake until well combined.
2. Add ice and shake again.
3. Strain into 4 glasses. Top off each glass with heavy cream, whole milk or sweetened condensed milk.
4. Dollop with whipped cream and garnish as desired.

Chocolate Espresso Martini

This chocolate espresso martini recipe is the ultimate dessert cocktail that’s fit for any nightcap. Made with vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and chocolate liqueur, it’s creamy, delicious, and has just enough chocolate to curb any cravings! The best part? You don’t need an espresso machine.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
• 1 ounce espresso, fresh or instant
• 1 ounce milk chocolate liqueur or creme de cocoa, Trader Vic’s, Mozart, ChocoLat
• 3/4 ounce Kahlua or coffee liqueur
• 1/2 ounce light cream or half and half, only needed if using dark chocolate liqueur
• Optional espresso beans or cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions 

1. Combine vodka, chocolate liqueur, coffee liqueur, espresso, and optional cream in a cocktail shaker. Adding the espresso last will help to chill it before filling the shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
3. Top with an optional dusting of cocoa powder or garnish with espresso or coffee beans. Use a straight edge or piece of firm paper to only coat half of the cocktail.

Notes

• Always double-strain shaken cocktails through a fine mesh strainer. This removes tiny ice chips that will dilute the cocktail as it warms. It will also improve the foamy head.
• Adding the espresso to the other ingredients will help to cool the espresso down before adding ice.
• Optionally pour some chocolate syrup on a plate and dip a chilled coupe glass upside down in the chocolate to coat the rim of the glass.
• Freeze your glasses! This helps keep your drink colder for longer.
• I like using a 5-6-ounce coupe or Nick and Nora glasses because they’re compact and easier to freeze!

Strawberry Cream Soda

Strawberry Cream Soda is simply made from fresh strawberry puree, club soda and cream. Super straight forward, but a completely delicious recipe that I can’t get enough of!

• Prep: 10 mins
• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 liter club soda
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

1. In a food processor or blender combine strawberries and sugar.
2. Pulse for 30-60 seconds or until strawberries are smooth and the sugar is well incorporated.
3. Let the puree stand for 10 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve.
4. Fill half of a 16 ounce cup with crushed ice.
5. Pour about 1/3 cup of fresh strawberry puree over the ice.
6. Pour club soda over the top until it is almost full. 
7. Next, pour in about 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
8. You can gently stir it with a straw.  Prevent from over stirring or else you will make your soda flat.
9. Top with whipped cream and serve with a straw.

Chocolate Martini

This Chocolate Martini is a perfect dessert cocktail for chocolate lovers. It’s made with chocolate liquor, creme de cocoa, vodka, and half & half, and is shaken with ice to chill it perfectly without diluting it too much. The rim of the glass is coated with grated chocolate and chocolate syrup, adding a touch of sweetness to the drink.

• Prep: 3 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grated dark chocolate
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
• 2 ounces chocolate liqueur
• 1 ounce Creme de Cacao
• 1 ounce vodka or vanilla vodka
• 1 ounce heavy cream
• ice

Instructions

• Place grated chocolate on a plate. Put a small amount of chocolate syrup on the tip of your finger and run the rim of the martini glass. Turn the glass upside down and run the rim gently through the grated chocolate.
• Fill the martini shaker halfway with ice. Add the chocolate liqueur, Creme do Cacao, vodka, and heavy cream. Cover the martini shaker and gently shake.
• Swirl the remaining chocolate syrup in the glass. Pour the martini into the prepared glass. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Refrigerate the chocolate syrup before preparing the cocktail. Just a small amount of chocolate syrup at a time on the tip of your finger works best for preparing the glass for rimming.  If necessary, put another small amount on the tip of your finger and finish working it around.
• Use a box grater to grate the dark chocolate.  Do it right on the plate that you will rim the glasses on.
• Use good quality vodka.  It really makes a difference. The market is plentiful with great selections.
• Godiva makes delicious chocolate liquor. 
• Baileys can be substituted for the Creme de Cacao and heavy cream.
• If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, don’t worry.  You can use a clean jar, sports bottle, or even a protein shaker.
• As with any cocktail, adjust it to your taste.  You might want less vodka and more chocolate liquor.
• Grated or finely shaved chocolate is delicious and the perfect garnish. 

Frozen Cherry Daiquiri

A fun and refreshing cocktail flavored with cherries, cherry juice, lime, and rum. Serve these Frozen Cherry Daiquiris as is or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a spiked float.

• Prep: 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups cherry juice, divided, not tart
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• ¾ cup white rum
• 2 cups frozen sweet cherries
• Sugar, to taste
• Ice, if desired
• Vanilla ice cream, if desired

Instructions

Cherry ice cubes (allow time to freeze):

• Pour one cup of cherry juice into an ice cube tray (approximately 12 ice cubes) and freeze until solid.

Daiquiris:

1. Place ½ cup cherry juice, lime juice, rum, frozen cherries, and all of the cherry juice ice cubes into a blender. Blend until completely combined and slushy.
2. If desired, add additional plain ice cubes to thicken it. You can also blend in a little granulated sugar if you’d like it sweeter.
3. Serve immediately. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’d like to make a float.

Bourbon Milk Punch

The classic Bourbon milk punch is one of the great creamy Bourbon cocktails. It’s rich but not overly so because the deep and complex flavors of the Bourbon cut through the cream. It has just the right amount of sweetness to balance the Bourbon and you can flavor it to your liking!

• Prep: 10 mins
• Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 6 tablespoons whole milk
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons simple syrup*
• 5 tablespoons Bourbon
• 1 pinch grated nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix milk, cream, vanilla and syrup together.
2. Mix in the Bourbon, then pour over ice.
3. Sprinkle with nutmeg (optional).

NOTES:

*A simple syrup is just a mix of equal parts (by volume) of granulated sugar and water. (For example 1 cup sugar plus 1 cup water.) Heat the mix until all the sugar is dissolved and then let it cool.

Carajillo

Carajillo is a dessert cocktail from Mexico made with espresso and Licor 43, a bright yellow liquor with a custard-like taste and hints of cinnamon, anise, orange blossom, and vanilla.

It can be served hot or cold and is perfect for coffee lovers who want a sweet and flavorful drink. It’s a must-try cocktail for anyone who loves coffee and wants to indulge in a unique and delicious drink.

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• ½ cup brewed espresso or decaf espresso
• 1 ½ to 2 ounces Licor 43
• 8 ice cubes

Instructions

1. In an Old Fashioned glass, pour 1 ½ to 2 ounces of Licor 43 over ice.
2. Slowly pour freshly brewed espresso over the top. To float the espresso for a layered look, pour gently over the back of a spoon and serve with a cocktail stirrer.

Simple Caramel White Russians

This tasty twist on a classic White Russian cocktail adds the sweetness of caramel, making these Simple Caramel White Russians an indulgent after-dinner drink option.

• Prep: 3 mins
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 2 parts Kahlua
• 1 part Caramel Vodka
• 1 1/2 parts Half and Half

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Kahlua and Caramel Vodka.
3. Add in the Half and Half.
4. Stir to combine.
5. Serve and enjoy!