76 Boozy Desserts That Add a Splash of Spirit to Your Party

Recipe: White Cake with Bourbon Buttercream and Seven-Minute Frosting

This classic white cake has boozy layers and a fluffy frosting on top for your prettiest Christmas dessert yet.

Recipe: Margarita Cake

Taco Tuesday just got so much more delicious. Cheers!

Recipe: Pecan Pie Brownies

A splash of bourbon is optional in this dessert mashup recipe, but we think it adds some welcome spirit.

Recipe: Spiked Eggnog Bundt Cake

Nothing says, “happy holidays” like a boozy eggnog cake.

Recipe: Cornbread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel

This super-Southern version of bread pudding uses cornbread as a base.

Recipe: Mama’s Rum Cake

Mildred “Mama Dip” Council, of Mama Dip’s Kitchen in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, shared her legendary rum cake recipe with us.

Recipe: Mississippi Sweet Potato Pie

A splash of bourbon and a bit of orange zest balance out the sweetest of this Southern Thanksgiving favorite.

Recipe: Bourbon Balls

This Southern favorite makes an adorable gift during the holidays.

Recipe: Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake

Fresh summer peaches are the star of this showstopping dessert.

Recipe: Whiskey Pie with Tipsy Berries

This boozy pie is the prettiest finale for your 4th of July bash.

Recipe: Brennan’s Bananas Foster

Famed New Orleans restaurant Brennan’s created this iconic dessert, and we were lucky enough to get the recipe.

Recipe: Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

New Orleans chef Leah Chase puts a Creole spin on bread pudding with this boozy recipe that’ll put a kick in your Christmas.

Recipe: Eggnog Spice Cake with Bourbon Custard Filling and Eggnog Buttercream

This impressive layer cake is a perfect holiday baking project for an afternoon off work and school.

Recipe: Brown Sugar-Rum Cake

There’s nothing better than a classic sheet cake to serve a crowd.

Recipe: Strawberry Cream Pie

Red currant jelly spiked with orange liqueur is an elegant touch atop fresh strawberries on this fluffy pie.  

Recipe: Cassandra’s “Light” Fruitcake

This fruitcake will ensure every Christmas guest has a good time.

Recipe: Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Butter Bourbon Sauce

As if you needed a reason to love Krispy Kreme more, here you go.

Recipe: Mini Bourbon-and-Cola Bundt Cakes

We took the classic cocktail pairing and made it into a fun mini dessert that’s perfect for a tailgate or cookout.

Recipe: Bourbon Chocolate Truffles

These no-bake truffles are the ultimate savior for a busy hostess (or your friend who isn’t quite the best baker).

Recipe: Pecan Spice Cake with Caramel-Rum Glaze

Welcome fall with a beautiful spice cake that guests will rave about.

Recipe: Apple Cranberry Pie

This seasonal pie is just the thing to make with your haul from the apple orchard.

Recipe: Bourbon Ice Cream Float

There’s something nostalgic about a classic ice cream float, and a splash of bourbon makes it even more fun for your summer party.

Recipe: Lane Cupcakes

Serve a cute cupcake full of vintage recipe nostalgia with this recipe.

Recipe: Butterscotch Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

This dreamy caramel sauce can be made up to one month in advance, and it makes a delicious topping for ice cream.

Recipe: Strawberry-Lemon Crêpe Cake

This delicate crêpe cake is topped with Macerated Strawberries that are mixed with limoncello.

Recipe: Kentucky Bourbon Pie

It wouldn’t be Derby Day without a derby pie! You’ll be everyone’s favorite hostess with this recipe.

Recipe: Bourbon-Chocolate Cake With Praline Frosting

Bourbon, chocolate, and praline frosting? There’s so much to love about this decadent recipe.

Recipe: Ginger Bourbon Balls

Update your bourbon ball recipe for the holidays with a fun ginger twist.

Recipe: Utterly Deadly Pecan Pie

Making your pecan pie in a cast-iron skillet yields a perfectly crispy crust and soft filling.

Recipe: Caramel Apple Cake

This beautiful fall cake is topped with our Apple-Brandy Caramel Sauce that you’ll want to pour over ice cream and pancakes all season long.  

Recipe: Peach Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel

Fresh preaches add a summery twist to classic bread pudding.

Recipe: Fig Upside-Down Cake

A touch of port is an elegant addition to the whipped cream atop this skillet cake.

Recipe: Lady Baltimore Cake

This delicate cake has the dreamiest frosting.

Recipe: Coconut Cake with Rum Filling and Coconut Ermine Frosting

Luscious coconut cake and rum custard were made to be together, as this stunning layer cake proves.

Recipe: Bourbon-Pecan Ice Cream

Take your Thanksgiving pies to a new level by topping them with a scoop of homemade bourbon-pecan ice cream instead of store-bought vanilla.

Recipe: Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Brunch just got so much more interesting with this Bananas Foster-inspired confection.

Recipe: Mango-Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie with Baked Saltine Cracker Crust

This bright pie is the most refreshing summer dessert, and it starts with a simple Saltine crust.

Recipe: Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls

This no-bake recipe only has four-ingredients, so it makes a budget-friendly hostess gift for the holidays.

Recipe: Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding

This spiced dessert will make your house smell amazing during the holidays.

Recipe: Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie

If you’re bored with the same pecan pie every Thanksgiving, you know it’ll taste amazing with chocolate and bourbon.

Recipe: Rum-Glazed Sweet Potato Cakes

This pretty dessert screams “fall baking,” and you have to make it as your next project.

Recipe: Apple-Bourbon Pie

This recipe first ran in our November 1995 issue, and it’s been a go-to classic ever since.

Recipe: Rum Balls

These boozy bites from our December 1993 issue use honey instead of the go-to corn syrup, which gives them that “je ne sais quoi” that will have everyone asking you for the recipe.

Recipe: Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

Finish off your holiday brunch with these mini delights that have a touch of rum.

Recipe: Pumpkin-Honey-Beer Bread Pudding with Apple Brandy-Caramel Sauce

This bread pudding recipe is fall baking at its best.

Recipe: Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie

What’s better than pecan pie and cheesecake? A recipe that combines them!

Recipe: Rebecca’s Black Bottom Icebox Pie

Icebox pies are the best make-ahead desserts, and you’ve got to try this one out for all the chocolate lovers in your family.

Recipe: Eggnog Whoopie Pies

One editor made these cookie sandwiches for our Christmas cookie swap, and we can attest: They were an absolute hit.

Recipe: Kentucky Derby Pie Bread Pudding

This warm, boozy dessert is a fun deviation from old-school Derby Pie.

Recipe: Skillet Caramel Apple Pie

Swap your usual pie palate for your cast-iron skillet—you’ll thank us.

Recipe: Chocolate-Bourbon-Fudge Balls

These rich bites are the perfect grab-and-go treat for holiday cocktail parties.

Recipe: Icebox Fruit Cake

A Southern holiday classic meets a Southern summer classic in this cooled-off fruitcake.

Recipe: Over the Moon Chocolate Pie

MoonPies are a Southern favorite, so we had to make a pie recipe in their honor.

Recipe: Challah Bread Pudding

Challah is the ideal bread to soak up custard in a bread pudding recipe.

Recipe: Gingerbread Cake Roll with Eggnog Cream

Since it needs to chill for at least eight hours, this boozy, festive cake is best for making ahead and saving you time the day of your get-together.