Dessert cocktails
Dessert cocktails are the sweeter end of the spectrum, usually richer, rounder and built to feel like a treat rather than a sharp aperitif. The White Russian and Alexander show the classic cream-laced side of the style, while drinks like the Sugar Cookie Martini and B52 lean into layered sweetness, liqueur depth and after-dinner indulgence. With 297 cocktails in this tag, you can compare them by base spirit, strength, format and flavour direction, from short, silky serves to more boozy, chocolate-led builds.
Alexander
Gin, Creme de cacao, Cream
White Russian
Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Cream
Sugar Cookie Martini
Vanilla vodka, Bailey's, Amaretto, Milk
Chocolate Cherry Old Fashioned
Bourbon, Cherry syrup, Chocolate bitters, Aromatic bitters
After Midnight
Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Sherry (sweet), Red vermouth, Egg
B52
Bailey's, Orange liqueur, Coffee liqueur
Tiger’s Milk
Cognac, Sugar / simple syrup, Milk, Cinnamon, Vanilla essence, Cream, Egg
Santa's Stiff Hot Chocolate
Dark rum, Honey, Milk, Vanilla essence, Sugar, Cinnamon, Hot chocolate
Hot Cross Bun Martini
Vanilla vodka, Calvados, Cinnamon syrup, Coffee
Brandy Alexander
Brandy, Creme de cacao (dark), Cream
Christmas Cake Martini
Cherry brandy, Whiskey, Cognac, Lime juice, Sugar / simple syrup, Almond extract
Espresso Martini (Stefano D’Orsogna Variation)
Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Sugar / simple syrup, Coffee
Frozen Banana Daiquiri
Jamaican rum, Rum overproof, Cordial de coco, Suco de limão, Banana, Sal
Grasshopper Cream
Creme de cacao, Creme de menthe, Milk, Cream, Coconut cream
White Russian Christmas
Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Gingerbread syrup, Cream, Mincemeat
Easter Cocktail
Vanilla vodka, Creme de cacao, Sugar / simple syrup, Cardamom pods, Egg
Grasshopper
Creme de cacao, Creme de menthe, Cream
Vanilla vodka sour
Vanilla vodka, Vanilla liqueur, Lemon juice, Egg
Mudslide
Vodka, Bailey's, Coffee liqueur, Vanilla ice cream
Sherry Espresso Martini
Vodka, Tia Maria, Sherry (dry), Coffee, Sugar
Chocolate Orange
Vodka, Creme de cacao, Orange juice, Orange syrup, Sugar / simple syrup
Apple and Custard
Apple schnapps, Calvados, Advocaat, Vanilla syrup
Christmas Coffee
Whiskey, Cointreau, Creme de cacao, Coffee
Milk & Honey
DOM Benedictine, Milk