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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Exclusive: Melanie Fiona On Making High-Vibrational Music & Saying Yes To Partnership
Melanie Fiona is back! After taking a little more than a decade-long hiatus, she has officially made her return to music and blessed us with two singles, “Say Yes” and “I Choose You.” While both singles are very different from each other, they both reflect who she is today and the type of music she wants to make. In our conversation, the mom of two expressed what she learned during her time away.
“It's interesting, even when I said it is like coming back, I don't ever feel like I really left because I was always still performing. I've still been public. It's not like I went into being this recluse person or version of myself, but the thing that I really learned in this process is that I think things take time,” Melanie says in a xoNecole exclusive.
“I think often we're so caught up in it, being on the timing of demand or popularity, or, like, striking while the iron is hot and the thing that I've learned is that everything is on God's time. That's it. Every time I thought I would have been ready, or, like, things were taking too long, I had to reship some things, personally, professionally, in my life. I also gave myself permission to make a living, not just make a living, but make a life for myself.”
Making a life for herself included getting married to Grammy-nominated songwriter Jared Cotter, starting a family, and embracing new landscapes, such as podcasting as a co-host of The Mama’s Den podcast. She also began doing more spiritual work and self-care practices like meditation, sound healing, Reiki, acupuncture, and boundary setting, which allowed her to get in touch with her inner voice.
“I wasn't putting out music, and I wasn't experiencing a number one record, but I was being a number one mom,” she says.
“I was experiencing things that were allowing me to heal and get in touch with myself so that I could make new music from a space of joy and freedom, and excitement again because I definitely feel like I did lose some excitement because of just politics and industry and what it can do to your mental health and even your physical health. So giving myself the space to really just say, ‘Hey, it's okay. Everything's right on time.’”
The joy and excitement are felt in one of two new singles, “I Choose You,” which is more of a lovers rock vibe, a tribute to Melanie’s Caribbean roots. While the Grammy award-winner is known for ballads like “It Kills Me” and “Fool For You,” she is becoming more intentional about the music she makes, calling it high-vibrational music. She says her music is a “reflection of my life,” as it captures every facet, from hanging out with friends to riding around in her car.
“Say Yes” has the classic R&B vibe Melanie is known for. However, both songs are inspired by her relationship. Melanie and Jared got married in December 2020, and the Toronto-bred artist dished on their relationship. Fun fact: he is featured in the “Say Yes” music video.
“When we first started dating, I had come into that relationship post a lot of self-work. I had gotten out of a long-term relationship, I had a year and a half to date and be by myself and do a lot of work on myself alone. And when we met, I remember feeling like this has to be my person because I feel it,” she says.
“And so when we went into that relationship, and we started dating, I was very clear. I was like, I know what I want. I'm very clear on what I need, and I'm not going to withhold my truth about myself in this process because of pride or fear of rejection. I know you love me, but I'm coming with my heart in my hand to let you know that if we're gonna get there, we have to put fear aside and say yes. So that was kind of like my open letter to him, which is why the video is us having a conversation.”
Melanie also shares that saying yes to her partner has empowered her in many ways, including motherhood and showing up for herself. Her new EP, also titled Say Yes, will be available at the top of 2025.
Check out the full interview below.
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There's something about snuggling up in your favorite blanket and watching a comfort show or movie on Netflix, and what better time to do just that than in December? As the weather outside gets cooler, staying in becomes more of the norm. Thus, Netflix and Chill is a go-to. Luckily, Netflix has released new Black films and series on their popular streaming platform.
From Tyler Perry's historical drama The Six Triple Eight, starring Kerry Washington, to the Will Packer-produced comedy starring Marsai Martin, Regina Hall, and Issa Rae, Little, this season is looking up.
See the full list below.
Little (12/1)
Regina Hall's character is a bossy tech mogul who has everyone scared of her, including her assistant, played by Issa Rae. However, when she transforms into her younger self (Marsai Martin), she learns how to be more kind to others.
Daddy Day Care (12/1)
Eddie Murphy stars in this film as a father who decides to open a daycare after losing his job.
30 For 30 Collection (12/2)
30 For 30 is an ESPN docu-series highlighting some of sports' legendary figures and moments. Some of the episodes include Winning Time: Reggie Miller Vs. The New York Knicks and Celtics/ Lakers: The Best of Enemies.
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was (12/10)
In this special, the multi-talented Jamie Foxx returns to stand-up to give an unforgettable performance.
Blood, Sweat & Heels S2 (12/13)
The short-lived Bravo reality TV series documented the lives of a group of girlfriends making it in NYC. The show starred model-turned-podcaster Melyssa Ford, author Demetria Lucas, and the late TV host Daisy Lewellyn.
The Equalizer S1-3 (12/16)
The hit CBS show starring Queen Latifah is now available on Netflix. Watch the beloved actress kick ass and take names in this popular drama.
The Six Triple Eight (12/20)
The new Tyler Perry film starring Kerry Washington is a true story about the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color during World War II.
Christmas Game Day Ravens Vs. Texans (12/25)
While many will tune in to watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game, others will tune in to watch Beyoncé perform during halftime.
Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind At Radio City Music Hall (12/31)
Comedian Michelle Buteau's comedy special will focus on her life with twins, going viral, and much more.
Evil S3 (12/31)
While Evil was unfortunately canceled by CBS, viewers can rewatch the series on Netflix, with season three premiering December 31st.
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