Barnaby's Buffalo Blizzard

Name: Barnaby's Buffalo Blizzard Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 oz White creme de cacao; 3/4 oz Vodka; 1 oz Galliano; Vanilla Ice Cream; 1 dash Grenadine; Whipped cream; 3/4 C Milk

Barnaby's Buffalo Blizzard is a frozen dessert cocktail combining white creme de cacao, vodka, and Galliano with vanilla ice cream and milk. The grenadine and whipped cream topping add visual contrast and depth to this creamy, indulgent drink.

🏷️Equipment: collins glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1 oz White creme de cacao
3/4 oz Vodka

1 oz Galliano

Vanilla Ice Cream

1 dash Grenadine

Whipped cream

3/4 C Milk

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Instructions

1
Shake or blend.
2
Serve in a collins glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill your glass beforehand to slow melting and extend the drink's texture.
Use a blender to combine ice cream and liqueurs smoothly; hand-stirring risks curdling or uneven distribution.
Add grenadine after blending to create a visual sink effect at the bottom; stir gently before serving.
Serve immediately after blending; the drink breaks down within 5–10 minutes as ice cream liquefies.

Substitutions

White creme de cacao → clear crème de cacao (note: identical flavor, slightly different visual clarity)
Galliano → Frangelico or anise liqueur (note: shifts flavor profile toward hazelnut or licorice)
Vanilla ice cream → French vanilla or bourbon vanilla (note: richer, more complex sweetness)

Storage & make-ahead

This drink is best consumed fresh and does not store; prepare and serve immediately.

Equipment

blender

Common Questions

Can I make this without vodka?

You can omit it for a non-alcoholic version, though the drink will lose its alcoholic warmth and the spirit's sharp edge that balances the sweetness.

What type of vanilla ice cream works best?

Use quality vanilla ice cream with a smooth texture; premium or French vanilla varieties blend more seamlessly and won't add graininess.

How do I prevent the drink from separating?

Blend all ingredients except the grenadine and whipped cream together immediately, and serve at once before the ice cream melts and separates from the liqueurs.