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Learn how to make a Mudslide cocktail at home. It just takes five minutes to create this creamy, boozy vodka cocktail. Winning!
The Mudslide cocktail is a fun guilty pleasure – a creamy, dreamy drink that’s super easy to craft without any special tool or skills. Once crafted, it tastes like liquid dessert.
But don’t be fooled. With three different liquors, this decadent dessert drink provides an alcohol kick that can’t be denied.
If you’re new to Mudslides, you’re in for a wonderful experience that mixes coffee, chocolate and pure decadence. However, before we explain what a Mudslide is, let’s start with what it isn’t.
A Mudslide isn’t complicated to craft. It’s not vegan. And it isn’t particularly healthy.
Instead, a Mudslide is a decadently rich shaken cocktail thanks to three of its ingredients – coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur and cream. Vodka adds an extra kick to the equation.
Those who choose to add chocolate sprinkles take the creamy cocktail one step further. If you’re on the fence, we say go for it!
History of the Mudslide
Based on the over-the-top decadence of a Mudslide, you might think that the cocktail was invented in the US. You would be wrong.
You might also think that the Mudslide was invented in the UK since its creaminess rivals that of England’s Eggnog. You would be wrong again.
Surprise! The Mudslide’s roots trace back to the Cayman Islands. Legend has it that a clever bartender crafted the original Mudslide as a variation of the White Russian while working at the Rum Point Club’s Wreck Bar.
That mixology magic occurred during the 1970s. A half-century later, the island beach bar serves a version with cinnamon, a cherry, and a shot of Kahlúa. Bars around the world have their own versions as do we.
You can count the ingredients for crafting a Mudslide on one hand unless you’re counting ice as an ingredient. Then you’ll need two hands. An easier option is to follow the following list:
Ingredient quantities are detailed in the printable recipe card below.
The first step in this recipe is to measure the three liquors. After you measure each, pour it directly into the shaker. We use a Japanese jigger to ensure an accurate measurement and a clean pour.
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The second step is to measure the cream and pour it into the shaker.
Pro Tip
Use milk or half and half if you don’t have cream on hand. Your drink won’t be as creamy but it will still taste divine.
The third step is to add ice to the shaker and vigorously ‘shake shake shake’. This step should take about 10 seconds or until your hands feel cold.
The fourth step is to strain the viscous mixture into a coupe glass.
You could make this step the final step by why stop there…
Garnishing the Mudslide with chocolate sprinkles is an extra step that goes a long way. The tiny confectionary bits add both extra flavor and a decorative panache.
Fun Fact
Sprinkles are called jimmies in northeastern cities like Boston and Philadelphia.
We suspect that you’ll be thoroughly satisfied with our Mudslide recipe. However, feel free to try one or more of the following variations if you’re feeling adventurous:
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Mudslide Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1½ ounces Irish cream liqueur
- 1 ounce cream
- ½ teaspoon chocolate sprinkles (optional garnish)
- ice cubes (for shaking)
Equipment
Instructions
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Pour liqueurs and cream into a shaker.
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Add ice and shake vigorously until ingredients are mixed and chilled.
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Strain into a coupe glass.
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Optional – Garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
Notes
- You can garnish this cocktail with shaved chocolate instead of chocolate sprinkles.
- You can use a lowball or small martini glass if you don’t have a coupe glass.
Nutrition
💡 Frequently Asked Questions
A Mudslide is a decadently rich shaken cocktail crafted with vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur and cream.
The Mudslide was invented in the Cayman Islands.
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream Liqueur, Cream, Chocolate Sprinkles (optional) and Ice (for shaking)
Any vodka will work in the White Russian recipe.
The Mudslide is shaken, not stirred.
We like to serve this cocktail in a coupe glass but you could use a small martini glass instead.
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