Dessert Cocktail Pairing For Your Date Night
Date night coming up? Love dessert cocktails? We have got some delicious dessert cocktail pairings that you will surely love! Explore our carefully curated list and take your date night to a whole new level.
Dessert Cocktail Pairing Ideas
1. Baileys Mudslide Cocktail Recipe
This decadent dessert in a glass will elevate your date night moments to a whole new level! Baileys Mudslide cocktail is a perfect indulgence for those with a sweet tooth. Every sip of this dessert cocktail is creamy, chocolaty and deliciously smooth. Pair this with vanilla ice cream or chocolate cake and let the flavours unravel their magic on your senses. Here’s the Baileys cocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur - 60ml
- Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka - 15ml
- Ice - 1 cup
- Chocolate Syrup
- Chocolate Flakes/Sprinkles
Method
- Prepare a cocktail glass and drizzle chocolate syrup on the inside of the glass to give it a swirly effect.
- Next, grab a blender and fill it with a cup of ice
- Measure and pour 60ml of Baileys Original Irish Cream, and 15ml of Smirnoff No.21 vodka into the blender.
- Blend the ingredients until you get a smooth consistency.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared glass and garnish with chocolate sprinkles on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
2. White Russian Cocktail Recipe
White Russian is a classic vodka cocktail that is absolutely delicious! The captivating blend brings together vodka, and coffee liqueur to create a drink that is perfect for any occasion. Mix it up for your next date night and let the delightful dessert cocktail make your moments shine brighter. It pairs well with cheesecakes or tiramisu. Here’s the cocktail recipe featuring Smirnoff No.21 vodka for you to try:
Ingredients
- Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka - 60ml
- Coffee Liqueur - 30ml
- Heavy cream - top up
- Ice
Method
- Grab a rocks glass and fill it with ice.
- Measure and pour Smirnoff No. 21 vodka into the glass followed by coffee liqueur.
- Top up the drink with heavy cream.
- Stir gently and serve.
3. Chocolate Martini Cocktail Recipe
Want to experience the rich and decadent flavours and turn your date night into something unforgettable? Try the Chocolate Martini cocktail! It’s simple, delicious and perfect for your date nights. The luscious blend of Ketel One Vodka, chocolate, and creme de cacao will leave your senses mesmerised. For an elevated dining experience, why not end your meal with the Chocolate Martini and chocolate-covered strawberries on the side? Here’s the dessert cocktail recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients
- Ketel One vodka - 30ml
- Chocolate liqueur - 30ml
- Creme de cacao - 30ml
- Half and half cream - 15ml
- Chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder
- Ice
Method
- Grab two plates, add a small amount of chocolate liqueur to one and cocoa powder to another
- Prepare the glass by dipping the rim of the cocktail glass into the chocolate liqueur first and then into cocoa powder
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Next, measure and pour Ketel One vodka, chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao and a half and half cream into it
- Shake the ingredients well to combine
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass
- Sprinkle a few chocolate shavings on top of the drink to garnish and serve
4. Lemon Drop Martini Cocktail Recipe
Bring in a bit of citrus zing to your date night with this delectable Lemon Drop Martini. The delightful flavours and sugar-rimmed garnish are bound to refresh and excite your senses. Pair this drink with light fruit salad or treats like lemon meringue pie. The Lemon Drop Martini is made using Smirnoff No.21 vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Here’s the dessert cocktail recipe for you:
Ingredients
- Smirnoff No.21 Vodka - 60ml
- Triple sec - 15ml
- Lemon juice - 30ml
- Simple syrup - 30ml
- Lemon wedge - 1
- Ice
- Sugar
Method
- Grab a martini glass and run a lemon wedge over it
- Pour some sugar onto a plate and then dip the glass into the sugar and turn it over to coat the rim evenly
- Next, fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Measure and pour Smirnoff No.21 Vodka, triple sec, freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup into the shaker
- Shake the ingredients well to combine
- Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass and serve
5. Tiramisu Cocktail Recipe
Love Tiramisu dessert? Why not turn it into a cocktail? Here’s a decadent recipe for the classic Italian favourite with a bit of Irish touch! Baileys, coffee, mascarpone and a generous addition of chocolate make this one a perfect dessert cocktail for your date night! Pair it with indulgent cheesecake or chocolate truffles for a decadent dining experience! Here’s the cocktail recipe for the Tiramisu Cocktail featuring the luscious Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur:
Ingredients
- Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur - 50ml
- Strong hot coffee - 50ml
- Chopped chocolate - 10g
- Soft brown sugar - 1tbsp
- Lady finger biscuits - 30g
- Mascarpone - 60g
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate coffee beans
- Chocolate flakes
- Ice
Method
- Combine hot coffee, sugar and chocolate until you get a smooth consistency. Leave it aside to cool.
- In a blender, add Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, ladyfinger biscuit crumbs and ice cubes. Blend until smooth.
- Add some mascarpone to a bowl. Next, pour about a third of Baileys blended mixture into the bowl. Mix it well using a balloon whisk to get a velvety texture. Add the remaining Baileys mixture and mix it with a spoon.
- Next, grab a martini glass and pour the coffee mixture into it.
- Gently pour Baileys and mascarpone mix into the glass using a spoon.
- Sprinkle some cocoa powder, coffee beans and chocolate flakes and curls for an indulgent garnish.
