After Dinner Drinks

After Dinner Drinks & Dessert Cocktails

Finish the night with a classic after-dinner cocktail. These drinks are perfect with dessert, coffee or as a relaxing nightcap. From creamy dessert cocktails to spirit-forward classics, here are some favorites you can make at home.

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A cocktail is the perfect way to end an evening, whether you prefer something sweet or a classic whiskey cocktail. Stop into Family Beer & Liquor to find all the spirits and liqueurs needed to make these drinks at home, and ask our staff for recommendations on coffee liqueurs, Irish cream, amaros and dessert spirits.

  • A rich coffee cocktail that’s slightly sweet and perfect after a meal.

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz vodka

    • 1 oz coffee liqueur

    • 1 oz fresh espresso

    • ½ oz simple syrup

    Instructions
    Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with frothy cream and coffee beans.

  • A smooth, creamy coffee cocktail and one of the most popular after-dinner drinks.

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz vodka

    • 1 oz coffee liqueur

    • 1 oz heavy cream

    Instructions
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  • Hot coffee with Irish whiskey and cream — a classic nightcap.

    Ingredients

    • 1½ oz Irish whiskey

    • Hot coffee

    • 1 tsp sugar

    • Heavy cream

    Instructions
    Add whiskey and sugar to coffee, stir, and float cream on top.

  • A creamy cocktail which can also be served as dessert.

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz brandy

    • 1 oz dark crème de cacao

    • 1 oz cream

    Instructions
    Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with nutmeg.

    Alternate dessert-style prep Instead of the cream, blend the liquers with ice cream and serve in a cocktail glass.

  • A minty dessert cocktail which can also be served for dessert.

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz crème de menthe

    • 1 oz crème de cacao

    • 1 oz cream

    Instructions
    Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

    Alternate dessert-style prep Instead of the cream, blend the liquers with ice cream and serve in a cocktail glass.

  • A classic whiskey cocktail often enjoyed after dinner.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey

    • 1 oz sweet vermouth

    • 2 dashes bitters

    Instructions
    Stir with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a cherry.

  • One of the most popular after-dinner whiskey cocktails.

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz bourbon or rye

    • 1 sugar cube or 0.25 oz simple syrup

    • 2–3 dashes bitters

    Instructions
    Stir with ice and garnish with an orange peel.

  • A simple Scotch cocktail with honey and herbal notes.

    Ingredients

    • 1½ oz Scotch

    • ¾ oz Drambuie

    Instructions
    Stir with ice and serve in a rocks glass.