It's turning out to be one of those weeks (isn't it always?). After work, you could reach for something sweet and curl up with a glass of something strong, but we think you've earned something more indulgent.

Of course there is another reason to bake with booze: alcohol is a flavor enhancer. So try adding bourbon to your cheesecake or a bit of campari to that buttercream frosting. Want more ideas? Check out the slideshow above, which showcases our tastiest tipsy dessert recipes, from refreshing sorbets to dense, decadent cakes.

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• Grapefruit Sorbet Champagne Float
• Lane Cake
• Sparkling Jell-O Mold
• Chocolate-Stout Upside-Down Pineapple Cake
• Kaffir Lime and Gin Ice Cream
• Tartouillat (Cherry and Rum Cake)
• Campari Marmalade
• Bourbon-Roasted Peach Cheesecake
• Spicy Pineapple and Tequila Sorbet
• Honey Cake
• Boozy Butterscotch Ice Cream
• Chocolate Cherry Cordials
• Rum-Scented Marble Cake
• Prosecco, Lemon, and Ginger Granita
• Lemon Layer Cake with Campari Frosting
• Easy Chocolate Tiramisu