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Mudslide

The Quirky Foodster Team

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Rocks glass or hurricane glass
Glass
Chocolate syrup drizzle
Garnish

Ingredients

  • Vodka — 30 ml (1 oz)
  • Coffee liqueur — 30 ml (1 oz)
  • Irish cream liqueur — 30 ml (1 oz)
  • Heavy cream — 30 ml (1 oz)

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender with a cup of ice, or shake hard with ice.
  2. Blend or shake until smooth and well chilled.
  3. Pour into a rocks glass, ideally drizzled inside with chocolate syrup first.
  4. Serve as built.

Description: A rich, dessert-style vodka cocktail combining coffee and Irish cream liqueurs with fresh cream.

Cultural Background: Popular from the 1970s onward, associated with Caribbean beach bars, particularly on Grand Cayman where its creation is sometimes claimed.

Tips: Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring for the classic decorative look.

Variations: Blend with ice for a frozen, milkshake-like version rather than shaking over ice.

Serving Suggestion: Serve as a rich, after-dinner dessert-style drink.

Nutrition: Approx. 320 kcal per serving

FAQs:

Q: Is this basically a boozy milkshake?
A: Functionally, yes — especially in its blended, frozen form.