Muff Diver Cocktail Recipe

The Muff Diver is a fun, playful cocktail that's often served at parties or gatherings. Its name comes from the unique way it's served - in a shot glass nestled within a hollowed-out muffin. This creates a fun, interactive experience for the drinker, who must retrieve the shot glass without using their hands. It's a great choice for those who enjoy sweet, creamy cocktails and aren't afraid to get a little messy.

The Muff Diver is a sweet, creamy cocktail with a strong kick of alcohol. The combination of Bailey's Irish Cream and Kahlua creates a rich, velvety taste that's perfectly balanced by the sharpness of the vodka.

• The Muff Diver is often served as a party game, with the person who retrieves the shot glass winning a prize.
• Despite its playful presentation, the Muff Diver is a strong cocktail thanks to the vodka.
• The muffin used to serve the Muff Diver can be any flavor, adding an extra element of surprise to the drink.

1. Hollow out the muffin and place it on a plate.
2. Pour the Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, and vodka into a shot glass.
3. Place the shot glass inside the hollowed-out muffin.
4. Top the muffin with a dollop of whipped cream.
5. The drinker must retrieve the shot glass without using their hands.

• Make sure to use a sturdy muffin that can hold the shot glass without collapsing.
• For an extra fun twist, use a flavored muffin that complements the flavors of the cocktail.

Coffee and Chocolate

Given its rich profile combining Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, and vodka, the Muff Diver pairs exceptionally with coffee-based desserts and chocolates. The creamy notes of the Bailey's and the coffee essence in Kahlua create a symphony of flavors when coupled with the bitterness of dark chocolate or the richness of a chocolate fondant.

Sweet Pastries

Sweet pastries, such as Danishes or croissants, can make a lovely juxtaposition to the creamy and rich shot. The flakiness of the pastry complements the density of the drink, offering a textural counterpoint that is sure to delight.

After-Dinner Cheese Course

An after-dinner cheese course featuring creamy and mild cheeses like Brie or Camenbert can be a sublime pairing. The cheese's subtleness won't overpower the Muff Diver's flavor profile and will round out an indulgent experience.

If you don't have Bailey's Irish Cream, you can substitute it with any other type of cream liqueur. Similarly, if you don't have Kahlua, you can use any other coffee-flavored liqueur.

Chocolate Lovers' Muff Diver

Ingredients: Same as the original, but swap the normal muffin with a rich chocolate muffin and use chocolate-flavored vodka. Recipe: Hollow out a chocolate muffin, pour the Irish cream, chocolate vodka, and Kahlua into a shot glass, and follow the original steps. Chocolate muffins not only elevate the indulgence but using chocolate vodka intensifies the cocoa experience.

Tropical Muff Diver

Ingredients: Substitute the Bailey's with coconut cream liqueur, and the vodka with a coconut-flavored vodka. Top the shot glass with a mini pineapple muffin. Recipe: Follow the Muff Diver recipe replacing Bailey's and vodka with coconut alternatives; use a pineapple muffin for a tropical twist. This version breezes in a beachy vibe, with coconut enhancing the tropical profile.

Nutty Muff Diver

Ingredients: Use Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) in place of Kahlua, add a nutty muffin, and consider garnishing with crushed hazelnuts. Recipe: Pour Irish cream, vodka, and Frangelico into a shot glass nestled in a nutty muffin, topped with whipped cream and crushed hazelnuts. This twist adds an irresistibly nutty flavor to the creamy base, creating a textural contrast with the chopped nuts.