{"id":8797,"date":"2025-11-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=8797"},"modified":"2025-11-26T21:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T21:43:19","slug":"the-best-dessert-inspired-drinks-from-aldi-ms-and-sainsburys-and-one-is-bang-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/the-best-dessert-inspired-drinks-from-aldi-ms-and-sainsburys-and-one-is-bang-on\/","title":{"rendered":"The best dessert-inspired drinks from Aldi, M&S and Sainsbury\u2019s \u2014 and one is \u2018bang on\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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These decadent drinks will be perfect for the festive season (Picture: Metro\/Getty Images\/fStop)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

It’s officially Baileys<\/a> season, not that you ever really need an excuse to sip the stuff. <\/p>\n

At this time of year, many of us will reach for the Irish Cream<\/a>, as it promises immeasurable amounts of silky indulgence and festive cheer. (Plus enough sugar to put a number of dentists’ children through university and pay off their student loads at the end of it.)<\/p>\n

But it’s not our only option when it comes to dessert-inspired drinks. <\/p>\n

Cream liqueurs have proliferated of late and now it’s not just Baileys Original you’ll find on the supermarket<\/a> shelf – there are more flavours, colours and textures than you can shake an insulin pen at. <\/p>\n

We\u2019re talking everything from pumpkin spice, to limoncello, Terry\u2019s chocolate orange<\/a>, Dubai chocolate<\/a> and Tiramisu.<\/p>\n

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A class of cream liqueur like Baileys is classic at Christmas (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is a cream liqueur?<\/h2>\n

They\u2019re made by combining dairy cream with a base spirit, such as whisky or vodka (and in one case, tequila), and blending them with sugar and flavourings. <\/p>\n

A process called \u2018homogenisation\u2019 is used to emulsify the cream, using high pressure to break down the fat into tiny, uniform particles. They then use ingredients like sodium caseinate to stabilise the liquid so the cream and the alcohol don\u2019t separate.<\/p>\n

Do supermarket dessert-inspired drinks taste as good as they sound?<\/h2>\n

In the run-up to December, I took it upon myself to taste test over 20 different liqueurs, so you don\u2019t have to and my teeth haven\u2019t stopped aching since. You\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n

I’ve narrowed the selection down to just feature the best of the bunch, hopefully this makes it easier for you to find the most decadent dessert drinks for Christmas.<\/a><\/p>\n

And there’s also one you’ll probably want to avoid, which scored a 0\/10 in my rankings and was without a doubt, the worst one I tried.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s tuck in\u2026<\/p>\n

Note: I tasted all of them at room temperature, but ideally, you\u2019ll serve them over ice, in a hot chocolate, in coffee<\/a> or over your dessert. <\/em><\/p>\n

Baileys Terry\u2019s Chocolate Orange, \u00a316.50, Ocado<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Baileys Terry\u2019s Chocolate Orange, Ocado<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My thoughts: <\/strong>Courtney, Metro’s<\/strong> specialist food writer, reveiwed this one recently<\/a>, but I have to give it another shout-out. Baileys just do it so well, and this one is literally liquid Terry\u2019s chocolate orange with lightly nutty, biscuity undertones. From sweetness levels to flavour integration, it\u2019s all bang on. Nailed it.<\/p>\n

Score: <\/strong>8.7\/10<\/p>\n

Taste The Difference Irish Cream Liqueur, \u00a313.25, Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Irish Cream<\/strong> Liqueur<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My thoughts:<\/strong> Sainsbury\u2019s version of the classic is lovely and punchy on the palate. I\u2019m a sucker for a spirity kick when it comes to cream liqueurs, otherwise they can taste too cloying and sugary, like melted ice cream in a heatwave<\/a>. This bottle gives you a thwack like you\u2019ve just walked around the back of a startled horse. At the same time, it\u2019s luxuriant in texture, warming and velvety.<\/p>\n

Score: <\/strong>8.6\/10<\/p>\n

No.1 Blonde Chocolate Flavour Cream Liqueur, \u00a314, Waitrose<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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No.1 Blonde Chocolate Flavour Cream Liqueur, Waitrose<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My thoughts:<\/strong> I had to taste this multiple times, for research purposes, obvs. Each time, I upped its score a notch. If you\u2019re a fan of rich and unctuous flavours of creamy fudge and milk chocolate brownie, you\u2019re in for a absolute treat. You can imagine Nigella pouring herself a glass during one of her midnight fridge raids. Because, importantly, it has a luxuriant texture, a sensible amount of sweetness and no cloying gloopiness.<\/p>\n

Score:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/p>\n

Chocolate Brownie Flavour Country Cream, \u00a37.29, Lidl<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Chocolate Brownie Flavour Country Cream, Lidl<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My thoughts:<\/strong> I was pleasantly surprised by this bottle. I feared it could be a sweet, sickly and soupy, but it was nothing of the sort. It\u2019s balanced, uncomplicated and tastes exactly of what it\u2019s meant to; chocolate brownie. But one of those good quality brownies, made of slightly darker chocolate that costs a bit more. Fridge chill and pour over ice.<\/p>\n

Score: <\/strong>8.3\/10 <\/p>\n

Ballycastle<\/strong> Pumpkin Spiced Flavour Country Cream, \u00a36.99, Aldi<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ballycastle<\/strong> Pumpkin Spiced Flavour Country Cream, Aldi<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My thoughts: <\/strong>Ginger nut biscuit in liquid form, is exactly what I wrote in my tasting notes. A great balance of sweetness, warming with a light suggestion of spirit. If the spirit levels were increased, I would have given this a higher mark. There\u2019s nothing like a spicy, ginger kick of booze to get you ready for winter.<\/p>\n

Score: 8.2\/<\/strong>10<\/p>\n

Taste The Difference Pistachio and Chocolate Irish Cream Liqueur, \u00a312, Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Taste The Difference Pistachio and Chocolate Irish Cream Liqueur, Sainsbury\u2019s<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My thoughts:<\/strong> Yes, Dubai chocolate is everywhere, but that doesn\u2019t mean everyone\u2019s doing it well. In fact, there were some in the line-up that really weren\u2019t delivering. Sainsbury\u2019s, on the other hand, have nailed it with this bottle. You instantly pick up the pine-like piquancy of pistachio, balanced beautifully against the creamy milk chocolate. It’s very good.<\/p>\n

Score: <\/strong>8.2\/10<\/p>\n

Chocolate & Cherry Flavour Irish Cream Liqueur, \u00a313.50, M&S<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Chocolate & Cherry Flavour Irish Cream Liqueur, M&S<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My thoughts: <\/strong>This one was a grower. I was very undecided when I first poured it out. For starters, it\u2019s brownie-purple in colour, and no question, the flavour combination jars on first sip. But, the flavours come together very well after a while, the dark chocolate base notes melding with the brightness of the cherry. Good texture and balance, too.<\/p>\n

Score: <\/strong>8\/10<\/p>\n

Deadman\u2019s Fingers Blue Raspberry Tequila, \u00a313.15, Ocado<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Deadman\u2019s Fingers Blue Raspberry Tequila, Ocado<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My thoughts: <\/strong>I\u2019m still processing this, figuratively and physically. What is it? Why is it called Deadman\u2019s Fingers? What colour even is it? Did it break me, or give me life? So many questions. What I will say is, in a strange and unexpected way, it works. Were it not for the addition of tequila, this would straight up be something you\u2019d give your kids on Halloween<\/a> (please don\u2019t though). With a Starburst-like flavour of blue raspberry, a creamy texture and a unicorn blue colour, what\u2019s not to love? I think\u2026<\/p>\n

Score<\/strong>: 7\/10, by far the most unusual drink I tried<\/p>\n

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Hotel Chocolat Velvetised Chocolate Cream, \u00a323, Ocado<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hotel Chocolat Velvetised Chocolate Cream, Ocado<\/strong>
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My thoughts: <\/strong> I\u2019m hoping this was a duff bottle, as it tasted like burnt, spoilt milk with nothing to redeem it. If Hotel Chocolat want to send me another for a retaste, I\u2019m all ears. I mean, mouth.<\/p>\n

Score:<\/strong> 0\/10<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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