Desserts are definitely the one course everyone looks forward to, sometimes even having just the desserts will do. But imagine this – desserts spiked with liquor! Yep, we’ve got the ultimate recipes that’ll make any sweet tooth cry tears of joy. We know we did.
Is there really anything better than having a bite of Tiramisu and letting the flavours dance around in your mouth? Well apparently there is! This cocktail brings together the best parts of a Tiramisu and adds a punch with liquor.
What you’ll need:
- Coffee extract or espresso
- Amaretto
- Milk chocolate liqueur
- White chocolate liqueur
- Ice
Instructions:
- In a cocktail glass filled with ice, pour in a splash of espresso
- Add a splash of amaretto, then the milk chocolate liqueur, then the white chocolate liqueur
- Make sure not to stir so you can keep the marbled effect of the drink intact
- Serve
Berry Prosecco Icecream Floats
Ugh, even the name’s enough for us to start drooling. There’s berries involved, there’s Prosecco and there’s the one thing that makes all terrible days feel much better – icecream. Make these floats to impress literally anyone who has tastebuds and a heart.
What you’ll need:
- 750 ml bottle of dry Prosecco
- 473 ml vanilla icecream
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions:
- Mix the berries and the sugar together, and let it sit for 15 minutes
- Put equal amounts of berries in 4 glasses
- Add 1 scoop of icecream in each glass
- Top all of the glasses with Prosecco
Granted the prep time for the Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush is a little high, but it’s all worth it when you take a bite and later a sip out of this. This is perfect for people who are tired of decadent, creamy cocktails and enjoy lighter drinks.
What you’ll need:
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups fresh cranberries
- 315 ml 80-proof bourbon
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Dash of salt
Instructions:
- Mix the water, sugar and salt and microwave the mixture on high for 3 minutes
- Stir until the sugar dissolves
- Mix the sugar mixture with the cranberries in blender till smooth
- Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth and discard the cloth
- Add the lemon juice and bourbon to the cranberry mixture, stir well
- Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze overnight
- Scrape the mixture till a slush is formed and serve
Nutty flavours make for the best desserts and that stands true for dessert cocktails too. The Almond Joy Cocktail is just what you need after a long day at work, so sit back and relax (after you make this easy drink, of course).
What you’ll need:
- 30 ml chocolate vodka
- 30 ml Frangelico
- 30 ml coconut rum
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice
- Strain into a chilled martini glass
How could there be mention of desserts without having chocolate in the mix. This delicious cocktail mixes two of our favourite things – red wine and chocolate – to create something even more wonderful. The next time you call friends over for dinner, end the evening on a high note with these.
What you’ll need:
- 1 cup milk
- â…“ cup fruity red wine
- 45 gm finely chopped dark chocolate
- 15 gm finely chopped milk chocolate
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp red food colouring
- Pinch of salt
- Cream cheese whipped cream as garnish
Instructions:
- Heat the milk in a medium-saucepan on a medium-high heat, do not boil
- Reduce the heat to low and add in the wine, chocolate and salt and whisk until melted, keep stirring so as to not burn the chocolate
- Remove from heat and whisk the vanilla extract and red food colouring in
- Pour into a mug and top the drink with cream cheese whipped cream
