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This list of Dessert Martinis includes all the best after dinner creamy cocktails that are perfect for serving with dessert. Every one of these drinks is easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Dessert martinis are typically vodka based cocktails that are made with sweet, dessert-like flavors, such as chocolate, caramel or peppermint. They are sweet, rich drinks that taste like you are drinking dessert.
Generally, dessert martinis make great winter cocktails — particularly for the holidays, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving or Valentine’s Day, but they can be enjoyed any time of the year.
For some more holiday cocktail ideas, try one of these Whiskey Christmas Cocktails or one of these creamy Baileys Christmas Cocktails.
How To Make The Best Dessert Martini
- Chill the glasses. Dessert martinis are best served ice cold — and taste even better when they stay cold while they are being sipped. Chill your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving your guests.
- Shake well. Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for at least 20 seconds. The outside of the shaker should be frosted and icy cold. Shaking dessert cocktails well makes sure all the creamy flavors blend well into each other for a smooth drink.
- Add garnish. Garnish for sweet cocktails could be a sweet rim — such as a cinnamon sugar rim, or a martini glass rim dipped in white or milk chocolate. You can also serve your martinis with a dollop of whipped cream (try this espresso whipped cream or this brown sugar whipped cream), as well as a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately. While it may be tempting to make these cocktails in advance if you are serving guests, it is best to serve these drinks as soon as they are made for the best taste.
Dessert Martinis
This Chocolate Cherry Martini is a tasty Valentine’s Day dessert cocktail recipe that is easy to make in under 5 minutes. It’s great for date night or a Galentine’s get together.
This Peppermint Espresso Martini is the perfect cocktail to serve during the holiday season! Made with a homemade candy cane simple syrup, this is a creamy espresso martini that everyone will love.
This Eggnog Martini is a festive cocktail that’s the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The drink comes together quickly and pairs perfectly with holiday appetizers and desserts.
This Gingerbread Martini is an easy copycat recipe for the classic holiday cocktail from the Outback Steakhouse. It’s made with only 5 ingredients in under 5 minutes.
This creamy Pumpkin RumChata Martini is the perfect fall cocktail. Made with homemade pumpkin simple syrup, RumChata and vanilla vodka for a delicious after dinner dessert drink.
This White Chocolate Espresso Martini is an easy dessert cocktail that is great for the holiday season. You can make it with either white chocolate syrup or white chocolate liqueur in under 5 minutes.
This Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini is a delicious and indulgent cocktail that is perfect for the fall season. Made with a homemade pumpkin syrup, espresso, Kahlua, vodka and a dash of cream.
This Snickerdoodle Martini is a fun and easy cocktail recipe that is perfect to serve at all your holiday parties. All you need is Goldschlager, Amaretto, Vanilla Vodka and cream to create this decadent dessert martini.
With creamy Baileys, nutty amaretto and vanilla vodka, this Sugar Cookie Martini tastes just like you’re eating one! Enjoy this festive Christmas cocktail during the holiday season.
This creamy Baileys Espresso Martini is the best holiday cocktail. Made with fresh espresso, Baileys, Kahlua and vodka shaken together for a simple but elegant drink.
This Godiva Chocolate Martini is rich, creamy and decadent. Need the perfect after dinner drink or dessert cocktail to impress your friends and family? This is one of my favorite Godiva chocolate liqueur drinks of all time!
If you like pecan pie, you will love this drink. This Pecan Pie Martini is a sweet, decadent dessert cocktail made with pecan liqueur, Baileys and vodka.
This decadent Dulce de Leche Martini cocktail with rum is an indulging treat that blurs the line between drink and dessert. Made with dulce de leche liqueur, dark rum, cream, vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon.
This Snowflake Martini can give your holiday table a winter wonderland look! It’s made with white chocolate liqueur, rum and coconut milk.
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