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Straight To Dessert: 16 Boozy Desserts That Will Keep the Party Going

The only thing better than a delicious cocktail is a mouth-watering dessert. So, why not combine the two and set the summer off right?

Boozy desserts are a food category all their own and the best thing is that many are creative takes on classic dessert recipes that'll have you going back for seconds and maybe even thirds.

From ice cream and popsicles to cheesecake and floats, these desserts are sweet, sinful and a delicious way to keep the libations flowing at your summer soiree. Check out our picks for the best boozy desserts to try this summer and let us know which ones you want to try!

Margarita Bars

Who doesn't love a good margarita? It's one of those cocktails that is welcomed year-round, but this twist on it is perhaps the most tempting you'll find. Garnished with limes and powdered sugar, these margarita bars deserve to be eaten in mass quantities. Get the recipe here.

Cherry-Merlot Winesicles

In this dessert recipe, wine and popsicles had a baby and created a dessert that is just as refreshing as it is satisfying. The best part is you can skip the tedious task of opening a bottle of wine and go straight to enjoying your favorite merlot with a cherry twist. Get the recipe here.

Tipsy Fruit Salad

One of the easiest ways to indulge in a boozy dessert is to simply throw some cut-up fruit into a bowl and top it off with your choice of alcohol. That's exactly the details of this tipsy fruit salad that was practically made for backyard BBQs. Get the recipe here.

Strawberry Champagne Cake Balls

Summer is officially wedding season and if you are looking for a sweet, fun menu option for the dessert table at your wedding shower/reception, then look no further. Not only do these cake balls look adorable, but you can never really go wrong with the combination of strawberries and champagne. Get the recipe here.

Deep-Fried Pina Colada Rings

Food and creativity are a match made in heaven, such is the case with this boozy dessert concoction that combines a classic pina colada and a healthy amount of time inside the deep fryer…sign us up! Get the recipe here.

S’mores Pudding Shots

It's hard to resist the classic goodness of S'mores, but thanks to a little adult tailoring, you won't have to. The collaboration of S'mores, pudding, and alcohol shots are all you need for a night of absolute fun. Get the recipe here.

Strawberry Moscato Cupcakes

Arguably one of the most fun desserts to eat is a cupcake, so it makes total sense that to really set your party off right, you should add a little Moscato to the mix. Get the recipe here.

Red Wine Velvet Cake

The redder the better! That's the sentiment behind this cake recipe that features heavy amounts of red wine and the sweetness of a classic red velvet cake. Get the recipe here.

Brown Sugar Brandy Ice Cream

On a hot summer day (or night), there few things as satisfying as a bowl of cool ice cream. However, these are boozy dessert recipes, so be prepared to enjoy just as much sweet brown sugar ice cream as you do some soothing brandy. Get the recipe here.

Champagne Sorbet

Champagne always has a way of elevating any celebration, which means this cool champagne sorbet will quickly be the star of any summer dessert table in no time. Get the recipe here.

Grapefruit Basil Vodka Popsicles

Vodka + popsicles? Well, there's nothing else that needs to be said. Ditch the glass and instead get your vodka fix courtesy of a fruity popsicle that will cool you down and heat you up. Get the recipe here.

Happy Hour Hot Fudge Milkshake

Milkshakes often bring up memories of childhood, but this one combines the adult fun of happy hour into glass…with a generous amount of hot fudge to really tempt your tastebuds. Get the recipe here.

Sangria Cupcakes

What's pretty to look at and tastes even better? These sangria cupcakes, of course! By the time you realize it, you'll have more than a few and enjoy the nice buzz you get from every bite. Get the recipe here.

Spicy Pineapple and Tequila Sorbet

​Life is filled with both spicy and sweet moments, but few taste as amazing as this creative dessert. With spicy pineapple and tequila formulated to create a memorable dessert, you'll have all your guests asking for the recipe. Get the recipe here.

Bourbon-Roasted Peach Cheesecake

Cheesecake, in the dessert world, is like the gift that keeps on giving—and this dessert deliciously continues that tradition. There's little to complain about when you have plenty of peaches, bourbon, and a crispy, crust. Get the recipe here.

Biscoff Beer Floats

​Root beer floats are for amateurs. If you really want to wow your guests with a winning dessert, try these Biscoff beer floats that are total game-changers. Get the recipe here.

Which boozy dessert are you going to try?

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