Butter Baby
A decadent, boozy milkshake perfect for dessert lovers. This creamy concoction blends rich vanilla ice cream with a heavy pour of vodka and butterscotch schnapps, finished with a drizzle of caramel and tart fresh blueberries.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by sweet butterscotch and vanilla cream. On the palate, the drink is rich and cold, tasting primarily of caramel and dairy with a subtle alcoholic warmth. The mouthfeel is thick and velvety from the blended ice cream, while the finish is sugary and lingers with the tartness of fresh blueberries.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Vanilla Ice Cream2 ml
- Vodka2 oz
- Butterscotch Schnapps1 oz
- Milk1 ml
- Fresh Blueberries0.25 ml
- Caramel Sauce1 tbsp
Preparation
- 1
Place a beer mug in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to chill.
- 2
Combine the vanilla ice cream, vodka, butterscotch schnapps, and milk into a blender.
- 3
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- 4
Pour the shake into the chilled beer mug.
- 5
Drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the top.
- 6
Garnish with fresh blueberries and serve immediately with a straw.
Substitutions
- VodkaBourbon — Bourbon adds notes of oak and vanilla that complement the butterscotch flavors.
- Butterscotch SchnappsSalted caramel liqueur — This swap increases the savory salt profile while maintaining the high sugar content.
- MilkOat milk — Using oat milk results in a slightly malted flavor and a lighter body.
- Fresh BlueberriesFresh raspberries — Raspberries provide a sharper acid contrast to the heavy cream and sugar.
Variations
Spiced Butter Baby
Add a half-teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to the blender for a warmer, spiced flavor profile.
Coffee Baby
Replace half of the milk with chilled espresso to introduce roasted bitterness and a caffeine kick.