This time, we will introduce some recommended after-dinner drink recipes. These nightcaps are perfect for the end of the night. We’ll be showcasing a variety of dessert cocktails like our famous Espresso Martini, food drinks like the Rusty Nail, classic cocktails like the Last Word, and coffee-based options like Irish Coffee. These drinks are perfect to have after a meal.
paper airplane cocktail
Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe is the perfect bourbon drink to add to your home bar skillset. Combining bourbon, Aperol, amaro and lemon juice, this bright orange cocktail is warm with citrus, botanical notes and the perfect balance of sweet and bitter.
French 75
The French 75 is a classic cocktail for a reason. The combination of bubbly champagne, the lightness of fresh lemon, and the botanical juniper notes of gin makes this drink stand the test of time and become a fan favorite at cocktail hour everywhere.
aviation cocktail
This bright purple classic cocktail is made with gin, crème de violette, maraschino liqueur, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It has a sophisticated taste that is closest to a high-end bar made at home.
last word cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Last Word cocktail with gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice.
white russian
A perfect after-dinner drink. This three-ingredient (vodka, Kahlua, and heavy cream) cocktail is easy to master and serve at home.
classic hot toddy
I love the classic hot toddy. This recipe is usually made with just four ingredients: hot water, whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and honey.
el presidente cocktail
Learn how to mix up the El Presidente cocktail with white rum, dry vermouth, orange curacao, and grenadine syrup.
pink lady
A classic cocktail, the Pink Lady has a drier, tart flavor than its bold pink color might suggest. A combination of dry gin, applejack brandy, lemon and grenadine is shaken with egg whites to create a creamy frothy top that’s both delicious and beautiful to look at.
colorado bulldog
This rich, coffee-flavored recipe starts with a base similar to White Russian, calling for Kahlua and vodka. Additionally, a layer of cola is added to the recipe. This is a fun twist that is unexpected and fun. Colorado Bulldog tastes like a White Russian with cola flavor, sweetness, and fizziness. It’s really delicious!
french martini
The French Martini is an elegant cocktail that requires only three ingredients: vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur. The fruity profile is not too sweet, and the beautiful color looks stylish in a martini or coupe glass.
boulevardier cocktail
Learn the classic recipe for the Boulevardier cocktail. You can use Campari, bourbon (or rye whiskey), and sweet vermouth to mix up this stiff, flavorful cocktail.
espresso martini
Create this iconic espresso martini with just three ingredients: vodka, espresso, and Kahlua. Add simple syrup as an option. Preparation time is only 5 minutes!
manhattan drink
The classic Manhattan cocktail was the most famous drink recipe shortly after its creation at the Manhattan Club in New York City in the 1880s. Made with rye whisky, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and cherries.
sazerac
This drink is a cousin of the Old Fashioned and is traditionally mixed with rye whiskey or brandy, bitters, sugar, and absinthe.
lychee martini
This fruity, floral-flavored martini is made with vodka, orange liqueur, lychee puree, and lychee fruit. It’s magic!
pink lis cocktail
Learn how to make the Pink Squirrel cocktail with crème de noyo, white crème de cacao, heavy cream and fresh nutmeg.
chocolate martini
This easy recipe is rich and chocolatey, but the chocolate syrup and chocolate shavings on top don’t turn it off. Made with chocolate liqueur, Irish cream, and vodka.
appletini
A dessert cocktail made with vodka and sour apple schnapps.
dirty martini
Few drinks are as classic as the dirty martini. The simple combination of gin (or vodka!), dry vermouth, and olive brine packs a punch that’s graced cocktail tables for decades. Of course, don’t forget to decorate with olives!
Negroni Sbariato
If you love the classic Negroni cocktail, you’ll want to try this light and sparkling version. This recipe uses sparkling prosecco in place of gin to create a flavorful cocktail.
lemon drop martini
Lemon drop martinis can be made with gin or vodka. I prefer to make my own simple syrup for this cocktail so I can adjust the sweetness, but store-bought syrup works just as well. This recipe also includes a mocktail version.
negroni cocktail
The Negroni is a classic aperitif and the perfect cocktail to enjoy before or after a big meal. It’s a classy drink, but it’s very easy to make with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
key lime martini
How about a key lime martini? We love everything about a classic martini, with all the fresh citrus flavor of lime. Made with lime juice, vodka, coconut cream, and orange liqueur.
gin mule cocktail
Gin Mules are a delicious twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Substituting gin for vodka creates a fresh, sweet, and zesty cocktail.
sidecar cocktail
This Sidecar Cocktail is incredibly refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. Moreover, it is very easy to make. three Ingredients: Cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice.
old fashioned cocktail
This drink is sweet, powerful, and completely simple, making it a true classic. Ingredients include bourbon, Angostura butter, sugar, water, orange twist, and cherries.
irish coffee
This is a classic caffeinated cocktail made with coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream.
Vieux Carre Cocktail
The Vieux Carre recipe is a not-too-distant relative of the Old Fashioned. Fans of sweet whiskey drinks will love this recipe. Made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine liqueur, bitters and cherries.
aperol spritz
If you’ve never had an Aperol Spritz, let me explain. This is a classic Italian cocktail, slightly bitter and bubbly, perfect for spring. This is a drink that anyone can make and requires only three ingredients (Prosecco, Aperol, and sparkling water) and an orange wedge for garnish.
snickerdoodle martini
If you can’t resist a Snickerdoodle cookie, imagine there was a martini based on it. This Snickerdoodle Martini is a fun dessert martini made with vanilla vodka, whipped cream, amaretto, and cinnamon schnapps.
international recipes
Since the cocktail was pink, I thought it was a very sweet version of a martini. it’s not! This international recipe is actually a very balanced drink, with just a touch of sweetness from a blend of Cointreau (orange-flavored triple sec), vodka, lime juice, and sweet-sour cranberry juice.
rusty nail cocktail
If you like Scotch, try the Rusty Nail cocktail. This drink used to be at the top of every bar menu, but these days it’s become a hidden gem. This simple two-ingredient cocktail mixes Scotch and the Scotch-based herbal liqueur Drambuie.
coffee martini
Learn how to make a classic coffee martini using freshly brewed coffee, vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream liqueur.
FAQ
What is the best drink to have after dinner?
Classic meal drinks include drinking brandy, scotch, or herbal liqueurs over ice or straight. Some of our favorite mixed drinks include the Negroni, Hot Toddy, Irish Coffee, and Manhattan.
What is a digestif called?
The after-meal drink is called a digestif, which comes from the French word meaning “easy to digest.” This suggests that drinking after meals may aid digestion, but this is an old idea based on tradition rather than science.
More after-meal drink ideas
If you don’t want to mix cocktails, sharing an after-dinner bottle of champagne, brandy, scotch or amari is popular. I personally love Fernet Branca as an after-dinner digestif.
