This Summer’s Favorite Refreshment: Boozy Desserts!

Imagine lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard barbecue, or simply seeking a sweet escape from the sweltering August heat; boozy desserts and dessert cocktails offer the ultimate solution.

They not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also provide a refreshing kick, making them the ideal companion for some end-of-summer relaxation.

Check out three awesome recipes below!

This delightful treat offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors with a sharpness from the limoncello, providing a sophisticated and refreshing finish to your meal, cooling you down from the inside out.

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Lemon Ripieno

by Mezze on the River — Battery Park City, NYC

Ingredients

• 6 Lemons
• 12 oz. Lemon Sorbet
• 12 oz. Sorrento Limoncello
• Fresh Mint

Preparation

1. With a sharp pairing knife, cut about 1/2” off the top and about 1/4” off each lemon bottom.
2. Discard the bottom piece and save the top piece for a ‘lemon hat’ to be placed on top of the Ripieno when served.
3. Use the knife to cut into the top end to separate the lemon meat from the rind.
4. Massage the lemons by rubbing them back and forth in between both hands to soften the interior for easier removal.
5. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the lemon meat Be sure to remove everything down to the rind.
6. Once the shells are empty, place them in a bowl in the freezer until frozen solid, approximately 30 minutes.
7. Remove the lemon shells from the freezer, place each in a martini glass or small bowl.
8. Place two scoops of lemon sorbet into each lemon shell.
9. Add a sprig of mint and drizzle 2 oz. of Limoncello over each Ripieno.
10. Place a ‘lemon hat’ on each, serve and enjoy!

Dante’s Grasshopper is a classic cocktail combining green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, Branca Menta, and cream, garnished with Valrhona chocolate. The rich and creamy beverage offers a harmonious blend of minty freshness and chocolatey indulgence, making it a decadent and refreshing treat that mimics a milkshake!

Photo by Steve Friehon

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Grasshopper

by Dante — West Village, NYC

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Marie Brizard Crème de Menthe (green)
• 1 oz. Giffard Crème de Cacao (white)
• .25 oz. Branca Menta
• 1.5 oz. Heavy Cream

Preparation

1. Add all ingredients and shake.
2. Fine strain into a Nick & Nora glass.

The Burleigh’s Whoopie Pie Ice Cream Milkshake is a cool delight with a punch from a liquor of guest’s choice, such as Baileys, Kahlua, or Jameson. Topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder, this decadent treat combines rich flavors and creamy textures!

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Rococo Whoopie Pie Ice Cream Milkshake

by The Burleigh — Kennebunkport, Maine

Ingredients

• 8 oz. Rococo’s Ice Cream (3 scoops)
• 1 cup Whole Milk
• 2 oz. Alcohol (Bailey’s, Kahlua, Jameson)

Preparation

1. Blend ingredients together and top with whipped cream and cocoa powder.