A glass of alcohol might have an impression of being strong and bitter, which can be offsetting for people with a sweet tooth. While there are types of alcohol that have a bitter taste when you drink it neat, there’s a whole range of liqueurs and alcohols that have a sweet flavour. If you have been settling on cocktails for a long time, here is a list of creamy and fruit-infused liqueurs that would just be perfect for you.
Whether you want to mix the alcohol with your favourite juice or want to do a fun bottoms-up, the below-listed liqueurs would surely appeal to you and your sweet tooth. If you are hosting a party, you can also pair the sweet liqueurs with your favourite desserts to further level up the vibe.
Rum
Rum, being a hard spirit, often has a reputation for having a strong flavour profile. While that’s true for dark rums, light rums have a sweeter and smoother undertone, which is usually appreciated by people with a sweet tooth. You can have light rum as is or make popular cocktails like Pina Colada and Daiquiri, which are known to be on the sweeter side.
Baileys Irish Cream
If you’re talking about liqueurs that can please your sweet tooth, Baileys Irish Cream has to get a special mention. The utterly sweet liqueur is made by blending Irish whiskey with cream and cocoa to get you a creamy beverage. Since it has subtle flavours of vanilla and chocolate, you can casually sip the liqueur with some ice.
Amaretto
The Italian liqueur Amaretto is an almond-flavoured drink that features a sweet and nutty taste. With notes of marzipan and the addition of apricot pits, it can have a slightly bitter aftertaste, but Amaretto outshines while making a sweet cocktail. You can drink it as is or drizzle it on top of desserts like ice creams, sundaes, waffles, etc, to add a twist to your something sweet.
Kahlua
Kahlua is a coffee-flavoured liqueur that was originally from Mexico. Thanks to its sweet taste and a huge appeal for coffee connoisseurs, Kahlua is now available across the globe. Made with rum, coffee, and some sugar, it is one of the best ingredients to make cocktails and spiked desserts. Be it an Expresso Martini or a coffee-flavoured mousse, Kahlua gets the job done for sweet tooths like no other spirit.
Grand Marnier
If you prefer a fruity connotation, Grand Marnier, the French liqueur, can steal your heart. It is made with cognac and oranges to give you a fruity and elegant liqueur. You can sip it in a wine glass as is or add it to fruit-based or slightly citrus cocktails like Margarita. The best part for people with a sweet tooth is that Grand Marnier can also be added to the batter while baking to make citrus and spiked desserts.