Ingredients

1.5 oz vanilla vodka
Adds warmth and smooth vanilla notes, essential for replicating a muffin-like base.
1 oz blueberry liqueur (e.g., Bols or DeKuyper)
Brings a vibrant, fruity depth and color to the drink.
1 oz crème de cacao (white)
Adds a creamy cocoa note that complements the vanilla and blueberry flavors.
1 oz half-and-half or cream
For rich, velvety texture and dessert-like mouthfeel.
1 tsp blueberry jam (optional, for richness)
Intensifies the berry flavor and adds a gourmet touch.
Crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs (for rim)
Mimics the muffin crust and adds a crunchy contrast to the creamy drink.
Fresh blueberries or a mini muffin (for garnish)
Visual flair that hints at the inspiration behind the drink.
Ice
To shake and chill the cocktail.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Rim

Take a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Moisten the rim using a lemon wedge, blueberry liqueur, or simple syrup.
Dip the rim into a shallow plate filled with crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs.
Set aside the glass in the freezer to chill while you prepare the drink.

Step 2: Combine the Ingredients

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Pour in:
- 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz blueberry liqueur
- 1 oz crème de cacao (white)
- 1 oz half-and-half or cream
If using, add 1 tsp blueberry jam. Stir briefly with a bar spoon before shaking (to help it dissolve).

Step 3: Shake It

Shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds.
This ensures the jam blends smoothly and the drink becomes perfectly chilled and frothy.

Step 4: Strain and Serve

Double strain the mixture into your prepared cocktail glass using a fine-mesh strainer to catch any jam particles or ice shards.

Step 5: Garnish

Garnish with:
- A few fresh blueberries on a cocktail pick
- Or a mini blueberry muffin balanced on the rim or served on the side.

Notes

The Blueberry Muffin Delight is a creative expression of flavor nostalgia—it doesn’t just taste like a blueberry muffin, it feels like one. The creamy base evokes the texture of baked batter, while the blueberry liqueur and optional jam simulate the sweet burst of fruit in every bite. The graham cracker rim? That’s your golden muffin top.

This is not a drink for speed—it’s a sipping cocktail meant to be savored. Its thick, dessert-like consistency and layered sweetness call for slow enjoyment, making it ideal for reflective evenings or indulgent gatherings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 245
Sodium: 30mg
Protein: 1g