Occasions
Best Drinks for Dessert
Cocktails, mocktails, punches and coffee cocktails and drink ideas for dessert.
246 drinks199 cocktails15 mocktails77 flavor profiles17 food pairings
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Cocktails
- 151 Florida BushwackerDessert drinkVanillaCreamSweet
- 19th CenturyDessert drinkVanillaLemonCitrus
- 57 Chevy with a White License PlateDessert drinkChocolateCocoaSweet
- 747Dessert drinkVanillaSweetChocolate
- Admiral PerryDessert drinkSweetBotanicalChocolate
- AlexanderDessert drinkCreamSpiceBotanical
- Alexander Cocktail No. 1Dessert drinkCreamBotanicalChocolate
- Alexander Cocktail No. 2Dessert drinkVanillaCreamChocolate
- AlmeriaDessert drinkVanillaCaramelCoffee
- Amaretto And CreamDessert drinkCreamAlmondNutty
Mocktails
- Cider EggnogAlcohol-freeSugarSweetCream
- Drinking ChocolateAlcohol-freeCreamRichCola
- Egg CreamAlcohol-freeSparklingSweetCream
- FrappéAlcohol-freeSugarSweetCoffee
- Hot Chocolate to Die forAlcohol-freeCreamRichCola
- Iced CoffeeAlcohol-freeSugarSweetCoffee
- Just a MoonmintAlcohol-freeSweetCreamRich
- MelyaAlcohol-freeCoffeeChocolateHoney
- Nuked Hot ChocolateAlcohol-freeSugarSweetChocolate
- Orange CreamsicleAlcohol-freeOrangeCreamVanilla
Punches
Beer styles
Wine styles
- SauternesWine styleSweet dessert wine for rich desserts and after-dinner serves.
- TokajiWine styleHoneyed and lush, a natural pairing for dessert occasions.
- Dessert WineWine styleBroad category covering sweet wines suited to dessert courses.
- MoscatoWine styleSweet, lightly sparkling white wine, an easy dessert pairing.
- Ice WineWine styleIntensely sweet dessert wine from cold-climate regions.
Build with
- Coffee LiqueurLiqueurFoundation of chocolate and coffee dessert cocktails.
- Creme De CacaoLiqueurChocolate liqueur used as a base in dessert cocktails.
- AmarettoLiqueurAlmond liqueur that pairs naturally with dessert drinks.
- Baileys Irish CreamLiqueurCream liqueur well suited to dessert occasions.
- PortFortified wineRuby or tawny port, a classic pairing with chocolate desserts.
Preferences
Food & flavor
- ChocolateFlavorChocolate flavour works naturally with dessert drinks.
- CoffeeFlavorCoffee-flavoured drinks are a staple dessert course option.
- VanillaFlavorVanilla is a common backbone flavour in dessert cocktails.
- CaramelFlavorRich caramel notes are well suited to dessert occasions.
- ChocolateFood pairingChocolate desserts pair naturally with chocolate-forward cocktails.
Coffee cocktails
- AfternoonDessert drinkVanillaCoffeeCream
- Cafe SavoyDessert drinkCoffeeCreamCitrus
- DanbookaDessert drinkCoffeeHigh ProofHot
- Fuzzy AssholeDessert drinkCoffeeFruitPeach
- H.D.Dessert drinkCoffeeChocolateCream
- Hot Creamy BushDessert drinkVanillaCoffeeChocolate
- Iced Coffee FillipDessert drinkCoffeeRoastedSweet
- Irish CoffeeDessert drinkSugarSweetCoffee
- Jamaican CoffeeDessert drinkCoffeeCreamVanilla
- Kioki CoffeeDessert drinkCoffeeVanillaRoasted
Beer styles for Dessert
Wine styles for Dessert
- SauternesWine styleSweet dessert wine for rich desserts and after-dinner serves.
- TokajiWine styleHoneyed and lush, a natural pairing for dessert occasions.
- Dessert WineWine styleBroad category covering sweet wines suited to dessert courses.
- MoscatoWine styleSweet, lightly sparkling white wine, an easy dessert pairing.
- Ice WineWine styleIntensely sweet dessert wine from cold-climate regions.
Build Dessert drinks with
- Coffee LiqueurLiqueurFoundation of chocolate and coffee dessert cocktails.
- Creme De CacaoLiqueurChocolate liqueur used as a base in dessert cocktails.
- AmarettoLiqueurAlmond liqueur that pairs naturally with dessert drinks.
- Baileys Irish CreamLiqueurCream liqueur well suited to dessert occasions.
- PortFortified wineRuby or tawny port, a classic pairing with chocolate desserts.
Preference paths for Dessert
Food and flavor matches
- ChocolateFlavorChocolate flavour works naturally with dessert drinks.
- CoffeeFlavorCoffee-flavoured drinks are a staple dessert course option.
- VanillaFlavorVanilla is a common backbone flavour in dessert cocktails.
- CaramelFlavorRich caramel notes are well suited to dessert occasions.
- ChocolateFood pairingChocolate desserts pair naturally with chocolate-forward cocktails.
What drinks suit dessert?
Sweet, creamy, chocolate, coffee, fruit or liqueur-led drinks that suit dessert courses, after-dinner treats and richer end-of-meal occasions.
Occasion suggestions are approximate and based on recipe flavour profile, ingredients and typical serving context. Actual suitability can vary by personal preference and preparation.