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After Dinner Cocktail Recipes

These cocktails are suited to dessert courses, slower evenings, and richer pours that feel best once dinner is done.

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The Espresso Martini: The Cocktail That Wakes You Up

Espresso Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Espresso
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Coffee Beans for garnishment
The White Russian: The Dude's Drink of Choice

White Russian

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
The Brandy Alexander: Creamy, Confident, and Classically Refined

Brandy Alexander

BASE: Cognac

  • 1 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Crème de Cacao
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Irish Coffee: Warmth, Caffeine, and Comfort

Irish Coffee

BASE: Irish Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz Irish Whiskey
  • Freshly Brewed Coffee (top off)
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Black Russian: Dark Coffee Simplicity in Two Parts

Black Russian

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
The Carajillo Shakeado: Espresso and Licor 43 in Motion

Carajillo

BASE:

  • 1 1/2 oz Licor 43
  • 1 1/2 oz Espresso
  • Coffee Beans for garnishment
  • Rosemary Sprig for garnishment
  • Charred Lemon Slice for garnishment
The Grasshopper Cocktail: Mint-Chocolate Nostalgia

Grasshopper

BASE:

  • 1 1/4 oz Crème de Menthe
  • 1 1/4 oz Crème de Cacao
  • 1 1/4 oz Cream
  • 1 tsp Cocoa Powder for garnishment
  • 3 Mint Leaves
The Mudslide: Creamy Coffee Indulgence on the Rocks

Mudslide

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Irish Cream
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
The Stinger: Brandy and Mint with Old-Hotel Precision

Stinger

BASE: Cognac

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 3/4 oz Crème de Menthe
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Porto Flip: Velvet Nightcap of Old-World Luxury

Porto Flip

BASE: Cognac

  • 1 1/2 oz Ruby Port
  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 Whole Egg
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Heavy Cream
The Rusty Nail: Two-Spirit Minimalist Power

Rusty Nail

BASE: Blended Scotch

  • 1 1/2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 3/4 oz Drambuie
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Manhattan: A Timeless Whiskey Classic

Manhattan

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 3 Brandied Cherries
The Amaretto Sour: Almond Sweetness Rebuilt with Balance

Amaretto Sour

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Angel Face: Orchard Elegance with a Potent Core

Angel Face

BASE: Gin, Apple Brandy

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Apple Brandy
  • 1 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • Apple Slice for garnishment
The B-52: The Iconic Layered After-Dinner Shot

B-52

BASE:

  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Irish Cream
  • 1/2 oz Orange Liqueur
The Between the Sheets: Late-Night Citrus with Brandy Heat

Between the Sheets

BASE: Gold Rum, Cognac

  • 1 oz Gold Rum
  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Triple Sec
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
Bijou Cocktail: A Jewel of the Bar

Bijou

BASE: Gin, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Bobby Burns: Scotch Nightcap with Poetic Depth

Bobby Burns

BASE: Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Bénédictine
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Boulevardier Cocktail: A Negroni's Bourbon Cousin

Boulevardier

BASE: Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Bourbon Milk Punch: Bourbon Comfort in an Opaque, Old-School Form

Bourbon Milk Punch

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Brandy Milk Punch: Creamy Comfort in a Glass

Brandy Milk Punch

BASE: Cognac

  • 1 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
De La Louisiane: New Orleans in a Glass

De La Louisiane

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 3/4 oz Bénédictine
  • 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 3 dashes Absinthe
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Godfather Cocktail: Quiet Power in Two Parts

Godfather

BASE: Scotch

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Godmother: Almond Softness with a Vodka Backbone

Godmother

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Golden Dream Cocktail: Velvet Citrus Dessert Elegance

Golden Dream

BASE:

  • 1 oz Galliano
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 1/4 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Cream
The Hot Toddy: Warm Whiskey, Honey, and Winter Relief

Hot Toddy

BASE: Blended Scotch

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1/3 oz Honey
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz Boiling Water
  • 3 Dried Cloves
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
  • Cinnamon Stick for garnishment
The Improved Whiskey Cocktail: A Refined Classic

Improved Whiskey Cocktail

BASE: Bourbon, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 barspoon Maraschino Liqueur
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • 1 dash Peychaud's Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Japanese Cocktail: An American Classic with an International Name

Japanese Cocktail

BASE: Cognac

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 1/2 oz Orgeat
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Oaxaca Old Fashioned: When Kentucky Meets Oaxaca

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

BASE: Mezcal, Reposado Tequila

  • 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
  • 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 1/4 oz Agave Nectar
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Old Fashioned: A Timeless Classic

Old-Fashioned

BASE: Rye

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Water
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Penicillin: The Whiskey Sour and a Shot of Medicine

Penicillin

BASE: Blended Scotch, Islay Scotch

  • 2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1/4 oz Islay Scotch
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.375 oz Honey Syrup
  • 0.375 oz Ginger Syrup
  • Candied Ginger for garnishment
The Rabo de Galo Cocktail: Sao Paulo's Working-Class Classic

Rabo de Galo

BASE: Cachaça, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Cachaça
  • 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Cynar
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Rakomelo Cocktail: Honeyed Greek Fireside Warmer

Rakomelo

BASE: Raki

  • 1/4 cup Raki
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Cloves for garnishment
  • Cinnamon Stick for garnishment
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
Remember The Maine: A Historical Tribute in a Glass

Remember The Maine

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 tsp Cherry Heering
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Revolver: The Beatles-Inspired Bourbon Revolution

Revolver

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Rob Roy: A Scotch-Infused Salute to a Scottish Hero

Rob Roy

BASE: Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Sazerac: A Timeless Tribute to New Orleans

Sazerac

BASE: Rye, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • Soda Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Sherry Flip: A Velvety Whisper of History

Sherry Flip

BASE: Oloroso Sherry

  • 2 oz Oloroso Sherry
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 Whole Egg
  • Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Trinidad Sour Cocktail: The Bitters-Forward Rule Breaker

Trinidad Sour

BASE: Rye Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz Angostura Bitters
  • 1/2 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Orgeat
The Vieux Carré: A Nostalgic Sip of New Orleans

Vieux Carré

BASE: Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/4 oz Bénédictine
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Widow's Kiss: Apple Brandy and Herbal Liqueurs in Gilded-Age Depth

Widow's Kiss

BASE: Apple Brandy

  • 1 1/2 oz Apple Brandy
  • 0.66 oz Bénédictine
  • 0.66 oz Yellow Chartreuse
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 Brandied Cherries