Sweet cocktails
Sweet cocktails lean into sugar, fruit, liqueur and creamy textures, but the best ones still keep enough structure to taste balanced rather than cloying. The Alexander is a classic example of that softer, richer style, while the Sugar Cookie Martini pushes the family into dessert territory.
You can use the results here to compare base spirit, strength, format, technique, occasion and flavour direction, from bright fruit-led serves like the Raspberry Martini to more playful drinks such as Spicy Fifty and Banderilla. With 882 cocktails in the mix, there is plenty of room to sort by what kind of sweetness you actually want.
Alexander
Gin, Creme de cacao, Cream
Spicy Fifty
Vanilla vodka, Vlierbloesem siroop, Lime juice, Honing siroop, Chilipepers
Banderilla
Mezcal, Tequila blanco, Apricot brandy, Aperol, Lime juice
Sugar Cookie Martini
Vanilla vodka, Bailey's, Amaretto, Leche
Raspberry Martini
Vodka, Licor de frambuesa, Azúcar / jarabe simple, Frambuesa
Manhattan Sweet
Bourbon, Red vermouth, Aromatic bitters
Piscola
Pisco, Aromatic bitters, Cola
Bee's Knees
Gin, Honey syrup, Lemon juice
B52
Orange liqueur, Coffee liqueur, Bailey's
Boulevardier
Bourbon, Campari, Red vermouth
Doctor
Swedish punsch, Lime juice
Appletini
Vodka, Apple liqueur, Sour mix
Aunt Roberta
Gin, Absinthe, Vodka, Brandy, Blackberry liqueur
Planter’s Punch
Jamaican rum, Lime juice, Sugar / simple syrup
Santa's Stiff Hot Chocolate
Ron oscuro, Honey, Leche, Vanilla essence, Azúcar, Cinnamon, Chocolate caliente
Hot Cross Bun Martini
Vanilla vodka, Calvados, Kaneelsiroop, Coffee
Beach blonde
Overproof rum, Advocaat, Orange juice, Banana
Grasshopper Cream
Creme de cacao, Creme de menthe, Milk, Cream, Coconut cream
Sherry Cobbler
Liqueur de cerise Maraschino, Xérès (doux), Sherry (dry), Jus d'orange, Jus d'ananas, Sucre / sirop simple
Violet Martini
Vodka alla vaniglia, Violet syrup
Brandy Old Fashioned
Brandy, Aromatic bitters, Sugar
Grasshopper
Creme de cacao, Creme de menthe, Cream
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, Succo di limone, Aromatic bitters, Uovo
The Little Black Dress Toddy
Coconut rum, Vanillelikeur, Salt, Melk, Suiker, Hot chocolate, Kardemompeulen
Alexander
Gin, Creme de cacao, Cream
Spicy Fifty
Vanilla vodka, Vlierbloesem siroop, Lime juice, Honing siroop, Chilipepers
Banderilla
Mezcal, Tequila blanco, Apricot brandy, Aperol, Lime juice
Sugar Cookie Martini
Vanilla vodka, Bailey's, Amaretto, Leche
Raspberry Martini
Vodka, Licor de frambuesa, Azúcar / jarabe simple, Frambuesa
Manhattan Sweet
Bourbon, Red vermouth, Aromatic bitters
Piscola
Pisco, Aromatic bitters, Cola
Bee's Knees
Gin, Honey syrup, Lemon juice
B52
Orange liqueur, Coffee liqueur, Bailey's
Boulevardier
Bourbon, Campari, Red vermouth
Doctor
Swedish punsch, Lime juice
Appletini
Vodka, Apple liqueur, Sour mix
Aunt Roberta
Gin, Absinthe, Vodka, Brandy, Blackberry liqueur
Planter’s Punch
Jamaican rum, Lime juice, Sugar / simple syrup
Santa's Stiff Hot Chocolate
Ron oscuro, Honey, Leche, Vanilla essence, Azúcar, Cinnamon, Chocolate caliente
Hot Cross Bun Martini
Vanilla vodka, Calvados, Kaneelsiroop, Coffee
Beach blonde
Overproof rum, Advocaat, Orange juice, Banana
Grasshopper Cream
Creme de cacao, Creme de menthe, Milk, Cream, Coconut cream
Sherry Cobbler
Liqueur de cerise Maraschino, Xérès (doux), Sherry (dry), Jus d'orange, Jus d'ananas, Sucre / sirop simple
Violet Martini
Vodka alla vaniglia, Violet syrup
Brandy Old Fashioned
Brandy, Aromatic bitters, Sugar
Grasshopper
Creme de cacao, Creme de menthe, Cream
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, Succo di limone, Aromatic bitters, Uovo
The Little Black Dress Toddy
Coconut rum, Vanillelikeur, Salt, Melk, Suiker, Hot chocolate, Kardemompeulen