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My frozen mudslide is a thick and creamy cocktail with rich chocolate and coffee flavors. This boozy adult milkshake is a must-try if you like chocolate.

a frozen mudslide cocktail topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

I  love rich and creamy cocktails like Colorado Bulldogs, birthday cake shots, or Pina Coladas. Mudslides are amazing too. This rich chocolate drink was created in the Cayman Islands in the 1970s. Rumor has it a bartender was out of heavy cream when a customer ordered a White Russian so he had to use Irish cream instead. What a yummy substitute!

Half dessert, half drink, 100% delicious. They're perfect for treating yourself after a hot summer day. Bonus: So much cheaper than the $8 version at your local bar or steakhouse.

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

  • Chocolate Vodka: I love the flavor of chocolate vodka, but feel free to use regular or another flavor of your choice.
  • Irish Cream: I used Baileys which is made of  Irish whiskey with a hint of chocolate in the background. Even though it is cream-based it will keep for up to a year. Refrigerate after opening. homemade Irish cream would be lovely too.  Use leftovers in our Irish Coffee or our duck fart shot
  • Kahlua: Kahlua is a deep coffee-flavored rum liqueur. Store in a cool dark place such as your liquor cabinet or in a cabinet. 
  • Creme De Cacao: A chocolate-flavored liqueur that is slightly less sweet than typical chocolate liquor. I like Giffard. 

a closeup of a mudslide drink in a glass rimmed with sprinkles with chocolate syrup.

Tips and Tricks

  1. Keep your glass in the freezer to keep your drink ice cold.
  2. Garnish: Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate chips, chocolate sprinkles, a cherry, or even oreo cookie crumbs.
  3. Ice: If serving on the rocks use coffee ice cubes so your drink isn't diluted.
  4. Strength: With 1 shot of liquor per serving, each drink is equal to about 1 standard drink. This creamy cocktail doesn't taste like alcohol, so as always be sure to enjoy it responsibly. An overhead shot of a frozen mudslide cocktail topped with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.

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mudslide drink recipe

Frozen Mudslide

A thick and creamy frozen mudslide with rich chocolate and coffee flavors. This boozy adult milkshake is a must try for chocolate lovers!
5 from 21 votes
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 Drinks
Calories: 830kcal
Author: Krystle Smith

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Ounces Chocolate Vodka
  • 1 ½ Ounces Irish Cream
  • 1 ½ Ounces Kahlua
  • 1 Ounce Creme de Cacao
  • 1 Half Gallon Chocolate Ice Cream

For Garnish, If Desired

  • Chocolate Syrup
  • Whipped Cream
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Chocolate Sprinkles
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Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend well.
  • Garnish with chocolate syrup, sprinkles, whipped cream, and chocolate chips if desired. 

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
  • Chocolate Vodka: I love the flavor of chocolate vodka, but feel free to use regular or another flavor of your choice.
  • Irish Cream: Even though it is cream-based it will keep for up to a year. Refrigerate after opening. 
  • Kahlua: Store in a cool dark place such as your liquor cabinet or in a cabinet.  Please note this does contain a small amount of caffeine.
  • Chocolate Ice Cream: Feel free to substitute your favorite flavor like fudge brownie, mint chocolate, or even cake batter.  
Fun Variations
  1. Classic: Skip the ice cream and shake the remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Serve over ice for a classic on the rocks drink.
  2. Flavored Vodka: Consider Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Cake Batter Espresso,or even Marshmallow. A fruity flavor like strawberry would also be a yummy twist for a chocolate-covered strawberry-type drink.
  3. Float: Instead of blending scoop ice cream into the drink.
Tips and Tricks
  1. Keep your glass in the freezer to keep your drink ice cold.
  2. Garnish: Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate chips, chocolate sprinkles, a cherry, or even oreo cookie crumbs.
  3. Ice: If serving on the rocks use coffee ice cubes so your drink isn't diluted. 
  4. Strength: With 1 shot of liquor per serving, each drink is equal to about 1 standard drink. This creamy cocktail doesn't taste like alcohol, so as always be sure to enjoy it responsibly. 

Nutrition

Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 93g | Vitamin A: 1415IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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21 Comments

  1. We are making these for memos at weekend. They look amazing. Was wondering if you used dark or white crème de cacao

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    1. Krystle Smith says:

      Hi Brittany,

      Great question. I just used regular Crème de Cacao, feel free to use your favorite though.

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  2. 5 stars
    Oh wow! Chocolate and coffee combined for a cocktail is my hubby’s favorite type of cocktail! Such a hit here and I can’t wait to make these again soon!

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  3. Allyson Zea says:

    This is one of my favorite drinks thank you for the easy recipe!This is one of my favorite drinks thank you for the easy recipe!

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