Mudslide – The Ultimate Dessert Cocktail
Are you looking for a dangerously delicious and decadent dessert cocktail!? Well, the Mudslide will be your new go-to drink! It’s chocolatey, creamy, and oh-so-good. It’s the perfect sipper for an awards night with your gal pals or a cozy evening with someone special.
There are two ways to enjoy this indulgent drink. The classic version is shaken over ice and served straight up in a chilled martini glass. If you’re craving more of a dessert-style treat, blend it with ice for a frozen version. Either way, you’re going to fall in love with this cocktail!
Before mixing, take a moment to prep your glass so it looks Oscar-night ready. Let’s dive into the simple steps to craft this show-stopping Mudslide!
How to Prepare the Perfect Mudslide
Step 1: Prep Your Glass
A little extra effort in presentation makes this cocktail even more indulgent. Start by running the rim of a martini glass through chocolate syrup.
Then, drizzle a bit of syrup down one side of the glass to create a “mudslide” effect.
Pop the prepared glasses in the freezer for about an hour to get them super chilled.
Step 2: Mix Your Cocktail
Once your glass is ready, it’s time to shake things up!
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add equal parts Baileys, Kahlua, vodka, and heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version).
This dreamy combination creates the ultimate creamy and smooth cocktail.
Step 3: Shake and Serve
Shake everything together really well to ensure it’s ice cold, then strain the mixture into your frozen martini glass.
The result? A rich, velvety, and utterly delicious Mudslide that’s worthy of its own award!
How to Make a Frozen Mudslide
If you’re in the mood for a more indulgent, dessert-like version, the frozen Mudslide is the way to go! This creamy, blended cocktail is like an adult milkshake with a boozy kick.
Step 1: Prep Your Glass
Just like the classic version, start by rimming your glass with chocolate syrup and drizzling a little down the side for that signature “mudslide” look. Pop it in the freezer while you mix up your drink.
Step 2: Blend It Up
In a blender, combine Baileys, Kahlua, vodka, heavy cream, and a generous scoop of ice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Serve and Enjoy
Pour the frozen mixture into your prepared glass, garnish with extra chocolate syrup if desired, and sip away! This version is rich, thick, and absolutely irresistible.
Whether classic or frozen, the Mudslide is a cocktail you’ll want to make again and again! 🍸🍫
Cheers to the Perfect Mudslide!
Whether you enjoy it classic or frozen, this Mudslide cocktail is pure indulgence in a glass. The combination of Baileys, Kahlua, vodka, and cream makes it the perfect after-dinner drink.
So, shake up a batch, sit back, and enjoy the show—cheers!
Mudslide
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Baileys
- 2 Oz Kahlua
- 2 Oz Vodka
- 2 Oz Heavy Cream You can use Half-n-Half it's just not as creamy
Garnish
- 1 TB Chocolate Syrup
Instructions
- Pour about a TB of Chocolate Syrup on a small plate and run the rim of a Martini glass in the chocolate
- Carefully pour a bit of Chocolate Syrup to mimic a mudslide going down into one side of the glass. You can use a knife to make clean lines in the chocolate
- Put prepared glass in the freezer for an hour or more
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add all liquor and cream – Shake well and strain into prepared frozen glass
