Mudslide Cocktail Recipe
A creamy, dessert-style cocktail that blends vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, heavy cream, and chocolate syrup. Shake over ice for a silky sip or blend with ice cream for a frozen Mudslide.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Highball or rocks glass
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Blender (optional)
- Bar spoon
- Small grater (for chocolate garnish)
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur e.g., Kahlúa
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur e.g., Baileys
- 1 oz heavy cream or milk for lighter texture
- 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
- ice cubes for shaking
- whipped cream optional, for topping
- chocolate shavings or cocoa powder optional, for garnish
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream optional, for frozen Mudslide
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, heavy cream, and chocolate syrup.
- Shake for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold, then strain into a chilled highball or rocks glass.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa, if desired.
- Frozen version: blend vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, chocolate syrup, and vanilla ice cream until smooth; pour into a chilled glass and garnish.
Notes
Stick with Baileys and Kahlúa for the classic profile. Adjust sweetness with extra syrup, or lighten by swapping milk for cream. Keep everything well-chilled for the smoothest texture; avoid over-shaking to prevent excessive froth.