1Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 2Brandy Alexander
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEThis retro dessert cocktail deserves a spot at your next dinner party. Making a Brandy Alexander couldn’t be easier, either: Just add equal parts of brandy, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream for a sophisticated and luxurious post-dinner cocktail. Think of it as a boozy, ultra-fancy chocolate milkshake!
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3Lemon Meringue Pie Martinis
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIf you rarely break out of your espresso martini shell, now is the time. This lemon meringue pie martini has all the things you might not be sure you wanted in my cocktail, but now do. Unapologetically sweet, tart, and boozy, this martini is like having your dessert and drinking it too.
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4White Russian
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5Spiked Pumpkin Chai Latte
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 6Spiked Chips Ahoy "Egg" Cream
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis cocktail is the classic Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookie in a glass. The amaretto and rum dance together, giving the drink a rich nuttiness that represents the cookie’s signature flavor; the syrup and milk round it out with chocolatey goodness. Keeping to a classic egg cream or Italian soda, this boozy dessert in a glass is fun and playful with the fizzy seltzer to fill. Top it with a cherry and enjoy with a Chips Ahoy cookie snack-back—your afternoon is complete!
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7Spiked Hot Chocolate
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 8Espresso Mocha Crunch Mocktail
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONEveryone is espresso martini-crazed these days, but you don’t need to drink alcohol to enjoy this decadent trend! Our espresso mocktail packs a punch with an espresso base, creamy top, and tons of Oreo crunch with none of the alcohol. For the caffeine-adverse, this drink is still a go, as it can also be enjoyed with decaf espresso, if desired.
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9Nutty Irishman
Lucy schaefferThe sweetness and subtle nuttiness of the hazelnut liqueur Frangelico is the perfect partner to rich Irish cream. The almost inevitable whipped cream mustache that follows is highly worth it.
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10Peppermint White Russian
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONEveryone’s favorite boozy coffee drink just got a holiday makeover. With a simple combo of Kahlúa, vodka, and heavy cream, the White Russian is already the king of creamy after-dinner cocktails, but adding a splash of peppermint schnapps makes it perfect for a seasonal celebration. Finish with a pinch of salt and a few peppermint candies, and meet your new favorite nightcap.
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11Pumpkin Pie Martini
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 12Frozen Espresso Martini
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBy freezing concentrated cold brew, blending it with Kahlúa and vodka, and topping it with an instant espresso Baileys whipped cream, we’ve created a frozen espresso martini that is not only perfectly balanced, but also incredibly easy to make and super-impressive. With only a few steps, this is a drink that you’re going to want to make again... and again and again.
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13Caramel Snickerdoodle Martini
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 14Tiramisu White Russians
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMSomewhere between cocktail and dessert, this Italian-influenced White Russian is hard to resist. Looking for a festive upgrade? A dash of orange bitters, a pinch of ground cinnamon, or some fresh nutmeg shavings add another dimension to this decadent drink.
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15Gingerbread Martini
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONNot only does this adorable cocktail look the part, but if you close your eyes, it also tastes just like gingerbread cookies, thanks to a homemade spiced simple syrup. Top these with store-bought (or homemade!) cookies to take the cute factor over the top.
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16Boozy Butterbeer Punch
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17Mudslide
EMILY HLAVAC GREENA glass rimmed with chocolate and filled with a creamy drink of vodka, Baileys, and Kahlúa is our idea of a dessert cocktail. It's more than just an excuse to have booze for dessert, but it's the only one we need. Try it with our Mini Baileys Cheesecakes!
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18Drunken Peanut Butter Cups
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19Boozy S'mores Milkshake
Parker feierbach 20Dalgona Martini
ANDREW BUIA bit of vodka and Baileys bring the booze to this perky South Korean whipped coffee drink that took the world by storm. It's an instant pick-me-up.
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