Cocktails

Butter Baby

Butter Baby is a cocktail made with Vanilla Ice Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, Milk, and Vodka. The listed recipe is blended and served in a Beer Mug.

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Cocktailalcoholic13.1% ABV4 ingredients

Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateblended drink

Why: 4 ingredients, blended drink, requires blender

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

2 scoopsVanilla Ice-CreamUnknown
1 partButterscotch schnappsUnknown
full glassMilkUnknown
2 partsVodkaUnknown

Tools:Blender

How to Make It

Blend together in a blender.Blended
Serve in a chilled Beer mug with Fresh Blueberries and caramel for topping.Serve

How to Serve

Glass: Beer Mug
Temperature: Chilled
Method: Blended

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Rich Vanilla

Supporting notes

ButterscotchCaramel Sweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Milkfull glass

Half-And-HalfWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount or slightly less if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Half-and-half can replace milk when a richer drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Vodka2 parts

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated July 24, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

How strong is a Butter Baby?: The Butter Baby has an ABV of approximately 13.1%. That's approximately 1.78 US standard drinks. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
Can I make a Butter Baby at home?: Yes. The Butter Baby uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Beer Mug. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.