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10 Delicious Cocktails for Your Sweet Tooth
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- Yellow Watermelon Margarita
- Peachy Keen Bellini
- Chocolate Espresso Martini
- Berry Bliss Mojito
- Coconut Pineapple Daiquiri
- Lavender Lemon Drop
- Caramel Apple Spritz
- Passion Fruit Margarita
- Strawberry Basil Smash
- Tiramisu White Russian
For this piece, we are going heavy on the sweet side of mixology with ten irresistible cocktails. We’ve got it all, from coolers and margaritas to mojitos and daiquiris that'll make you swoon.
Yellow Watermelon Margarita
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Take, for instance, the Yellow Watermelon Margarita. This fruity and refreshing take on the classic margarita swaps out the traditional triple sec for St. Germain elderflower liqueur. But there are no hard-and-fast rules here.
Any good elderflower liqueur like Bitter Truth, Cote Jolie, or Pür Blossom will help create a unique flavor profile that perfectly complements the sweet notes of yellow watermelon and the smooth character of Blanco tequila.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Blanco tequila
- 1 oz. St. Germain elderflower liqueur
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. yellow watermelon puree
- Ice
- Salt for rimming (optional)
- Yellow watermelon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a margarita glass with salt.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, St. Germain, lime juice, and watermelon puree with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a yellow watermelon wedge.
Peachy Keen Bellini
Let's kick things up a notch with a peachy twist on the classic Bellini. This bubbly delight is perfect for brunch or as a pre-dinner aperitif.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. peach puree
- 4 oz. prosecco or champagne
- 1/2 oz. peach schnapps
- Fresh peach slice
Instructions
- In a champagne flute, add the peach puree and peach schnapps.
- Slowly top with chilled prosecco or champagne.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a fresh peach slice.
Chocolate Espresso Martini
Coffee fans with a sweet tooth will love this Chocolate Espresso Martini.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. espresso
- 1/2 oz. coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz. chocolate liqueur
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and chocolate liqueur.
- Shake for 20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Berry Bliss Mojito
This Berry Bliss Mojito is a fruity take on the classic Cuban cocktail. Each sip will fill your mouth with a warm, sugary treat.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. white aged rum
- 1 oz. mixed berry puree (strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda
- A mint sprig
Instructions
- In a highball glass, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice.
- Add rum and berry puree, fill the glass with ice.
- Stir well.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Coconut Pineapple Daiquiri
This Coconut Pineapple Daiquiri is a piña colada's sophisticated cousin.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz. white rum
- 1 oz. cream of coconut
- 2 oz. pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
- Pineapple wedge and coconut flakes
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
- Shake and train into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a sprinkle of coconut flakes.
Lavender Lemon Drop
This Lavender Lemon Drop is a floral twist on the classic vodka cocktail. It's sweet yet tart.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz. lavender simple syrup
- Sugar
- Lemon twist and lavender sprig
Instructions
- Rim a martini glass with sugar.
- In an ice-filled shaker, combine vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well and strain into the glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a sprig of fresh lavender.
Caramel Apple Spritz
This Caramel Apple Spritz is autumn in a glass.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. apple cider
- 1/2 oz. caramel syrup
- Prosecco
- Apple slice and cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Into an ice-filled wine glass, combine vodka, apple cider, and caramel syrup.
- Stir gently and top with prosecco.
- Garnish with the apple slice and cinnamon stick.
Passion Fruit Margarita
This margarita recipe is tart, sweet, and quite refreshing.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. passion fruit puree
- 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz. agave nectar
- Lime wheel
Instructions
- In an ice-filled shaker, combine tequila, passion fruit puree, lime juice, and agave nectar.
- Shake and strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Strawberry Basil Smash
This Strawberry Basil Smash is a perfect balance of sweet and herbal notes.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. gin
- 4-5 fresh strawberries
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup
- 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
- Club soda
- Strawberry and basil leaf
Instructions
- In a shaker, muddle strawberries, basil leaves, and simple syrup.
- Add gin, lemon juice, and ice.
- Shake and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with the strawberry and basil leaf.
Tiramisu White Russian
Let's end on a decadent note with this Tiramisu White Russian.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. coffee liqueur
- 1 oz. Irish cream liqueur
- 1 oz. heavy cream
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Coffee beans
Instructions
- Pour vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream into a rocks glass over the ice.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Float the heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
- Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with a few coffee beans.
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