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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

IBA

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

IBA

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

IBA

BASE: Vodka

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

Carajillo

BASE: Licor 43

  • 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

IBA

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

IBA

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

IBA

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

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