The Velvet Midnight: A Blueberry Haze Chocolate Martini at Roxbury Haus

Luxury, Wilderness, and the Art of Mixology //

The Catskills have a way of seducing you—especially when wrapped in the crisp embrace of a star-drenched winter night. Perched atop the snow-laced hills, Roxbury Haus is a modern glass sanctuary, a place where luxury isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about the experience. And experience, my dear reader, is what I do best.

The Velvet Midnight: A Blueberry Haze Chocolate Martini at Roxbury Haus – Mixology with Maxwell Alexander – Luxury Travel – LGBTQ+ Travel – Presented by Alluvion Vacations

The Velvet Midnight: A Blueberry Haze Chocolate Martini at Roxbury Haus – Mixology with Maxwell Alexander – Luxury Travel – LGBTQ+ Travel – Presented by Alluvion Vacations

There, in a house of glass and firelight, I crafted something exquisite—a cocktail that mirrored the midnight sky outside, kissed with the flavors of wild blueberries, dark chocolate, and the kind of indulgence that demands to be savored. The Velvet Midnight was born, shaken with precision using the Alluvion Vacations Mixology Kit, a set so sleek and complete, it turned my stay into a luxury cocktail experience in the wilderness.

The Velvet Midnight: A Blueberry Haze Chocolate Martini

Imagine the deep, sultry hues of muddled blueberries swirling into a rich, velvety chocolate embrace, laced with the delicate warmth of vanilla and honey. It’s indulgence—pure and unapologetic—served in a coupe glass with the kind of dramatic flair this gay cowboy lives for.

Ingredients:

2 oz blueberry-infused vodka (because basic vodka doesn’t make the cut)
1 oz crème de cacao (for that rich, sensual chocolate depth)
1 oz vanilla almond milk (creamy, light, and decadent)
½ oz honey syrup (locally sourced, Hudson Valley’s golden nectar)
A pinch of smoked sea salt (because contrast is sexy)
A handful of muddled fresh blueberries (bursting with flavor and drama)
Chocolate syrup, swirled in the bottom of the glass (for that deep, artistic touch)

Instructions:

Muddle fresh blueberries in a shaker—press out their essence, let them surrender to the magic.
Add blueberry vodka, crème de cacao, vanilla almond milk, honey syrup, and sea salt to the shaker.
Fill with ice, shake like you’re mixing stardust.
Swirl chocolate syrup along the bottom of a chilled coupe glass—let it settle like cosmic dust.
Strain the martini over the chocolate swirl and watch the colors melt together.
Sip. Revel. Luxuriate.

A Night of Firelight, Velvet, and Magic

The first sip was a revelation, the kind that makes you close your eyes and tilt your head back, just for a moment. The smooth, dark embrace of chocolate met the tart wildness of blueberries, creating a cocktail that felt like it belonged to this place—luxury in the wild, indulgence against the backdrop of the untamed.

As I lounged by the fire, the sequins of my form-fitting attire shimmering in the golden glow, I raised my glass to the night. The Velvet Midnight was more than just a drink—it was a celebration of everything I love: bold flavors, seductive textures, and the art of turning a moment into a masterpiece.

The Alluvion Vacations Mixology Kit: The Secret to Cocktail Alchemy

Of course, no mixologist is complete without their tools. The Alluvion Vacations Mixology Kit was the unsung hero of the night. A design-forward masterpiece, it had everything I needed—a sleek shaker, precision tools, and an aesthetic so refined, it felt like it was made for Roxbury Haus itself. Function met elegance, making every shake, stir, and pour feel like part of a ritual—a luxurious dance of ingredients coming together in perfect harmony.

So, the next time you find yourself in a glass house on the edge of the world, surrounded by the glow of winter’s finest magic, remember: luxury isn’t just about where you are—it’s about what you create within it.