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    Mudslide Recipe Made In 1 Minute | Rich, Creamy, & Delicious

    by Brendan Cunningham 9 Comments

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    This mudslide cocktail is a delicious drink that will satisfy your sweet tooth. It has the perfect balance of creamy liqueur and sweet chocolate syrup. And the combination of those flavors creates a tasty cocktail that is unforgettable. Not to mention, the best part is it takes just a few minutes to make two of these dessert cocktails! 

    A close-up view of a mudslide cocktail in a cocktail stemmed glass. It is garnished with shaved chocolate and there is drizzled chocolate on the inside of the glass.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Mudslide Recipe
      • Ingredients
        • Diving Into The Ingredients
      • How to Make a Mudslide
        • Step 1: Combine the Liquid
        • Step 2: Serve
      • Wrapping it All Up
    • More Cocktail Recipes
    • Mudslide Recipe | One Of The Best Dessert Cocktails
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    The Best Mudslide Recipe

    This classic mudslide recipe is a joy to the senses; the smell of the sweet chocolate syrup, the touch of the ice-cold cocktail glass, the aesthetically pleasing presentation, and of course, the delicious flavor of each sip of this dessert cocktail leave you so, so satisfied.

    Also, along with being delicious, this is the perfect drink to serve at a small gathering with friends or family. It's so simple that you can make and serve them all night, or you can leave the ingredients on the bar for anyone to make their own. 

    Honestly, every time I host, I like to have a small activity for my guests to do. And a make-your-own cocktail always knocks it out of the park! Just leave a small sign on the bar with the directions, and voila! You have a unique experience for your guests to talk about after the party. 

    And if you want to elevate your dessert offering, just serve these drinks with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, and everyone will be in heaven.

    By the way, if you want to offer another drink to counter the dessert cocktail, this pink lemonade vodka dink and spicy margarita are great to put out with the mudslide! 

    Oh, and if you want to put out a drink so everyone can serve themselves, you have to make this holiday punch.

    A close-up overhead view of a mudslide cocktail in a cocktail stemmed glass. It is garnished with shaved chocolate and there is drizzled chocolate on the inside of the glass.

    Ingredients

    Ok, so like I said before, this recipe is super simple to make, and it only takes a few ingredients. If you have a bar at home, you probably already have a few of them.

    Here's what you need to make a classic mudslide:

    • 1 oz. Vodka
    • 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur
    • 2 oz. Irish Cream Liqueur
    • Ice
    • Chocolate shavings and chocolate syrup to serve

    See? I told you, super simple!

    Honestly, it's pretty amazing how delicious of a drink these ingredients create.

    Oh, and you can use chocolate syrup to make this Starbucks cafe mocha. So next time you need a pick-me-up in the morning with a chocolate drizzle, give that recipe try.

    Close up overhead view of a mudslide cocktail in a cocktail stemmed glass. It is garnished with shaved chocolate and there is drizzled chocolate on the inside of the glass.

    Diving Into The Ingredients

    So since there are only a few ingredients in this recipe, there's not much to substitute.

    However, if you want to know the specifics, I suggest using Baileys Irish Cream. It's a popular Irish cream, and with good reason. It has such decadent and rich cream, and it makes the best dessert cocktail.

    With that said, if you want to cut the alcohol content a little, you can substitute the Irish cream with heavy cream or your choice of milk. Obviously, the milk would make the concoction a little on the watery side, but it's still a great sipping experience.

    As for the vodka, you can also use flavored dessert vodkas - like cake or espresso flavor - to add more depth of flavor to your mudslide cocktail.

    And, of course, you can turn these into an ultimate dessert drink by adding some whipped cream on top. Whipped cream also adds some additional sweetness to make this one sweet treat.

    Or, you can put a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a bowl or glass and pour the mudslide on top. Pairing vanilla ice cream with the mudslide makes it like a boozy root beer float.

    Oh, and for the chocolate sauce, you can also use melted chocolate instead! Either one works great to give this drink its iconic chocolatey flavor with the chocolate drizzle.

    Anyway, now it's time to grab your cocktail shaker and get shaking!

    A profile view of a mudslide cocktail in a cocktail stemmed glass. It is garnished with shaved chocolate and there is drizzled chocolate on the inside of the glass.

    How to Make a Mudslide

    A great part about this classic mudslide cocktail is how simple it is to make. And since it only takes a few minutes, you can whip it up at a moment's notice!  

    So, let's not waste any more time and dive into how to make a mudslide drink.

    A profile view of a stainless steel cocktail shaker with condensation on the sides and a shot glass full of vodka being poured into it.

    Step 1: Combine the Liquid

    First, drizzle chocolate syrup inside your cocktail glasses. This is really what takes the mudslide drink to the next level of deliciousness.

    Next, you're going to add vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream to a shaker. Then, add the ice and shake to combine everything until the shaker is very cold.

    A profile view of a stainless steel cocktail shaker with condensation on the sides and a bottle of Irish cream being poured into it.

    Step 2: Serve

    Now that the drink is mixed pour the cold cocktail mixture into the chocolate drizzled cocktail glasses.

    Then, you can drizzle some more chocolate sauce on top as a garnish. And if you wish, add some whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top as well, or serve in a bowl or glass with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

    Finally, serve immediately and enjoy!

    A close-up profile view of a mudslide cocktail in a cocktail stemmed glass. It is garnished with shaved chocolate and there is drizzled chocolate on the inside of the glass.

    Wrapping it All Up

    Well, that's how to make a mudslide cocktail!

    Who'd have thought a simple creamy cocktail could take center stage and blow your guests away? And not only will the taste blow them away, but the simplicity will impress you as well.

    Also, it's super easy to make a frozen mudslide with the same ingredients and a blender. So don't be afraid to make one of those too.

    Anyway, if you made this recipe, let us know how it went in the comments below!

    And, as always, for more delicious recipes just like this one, check out our Youtube channel, TikTok, or Instagram page. We post new recipes almost every day on them.

    A close-up overhead view of a mudslide cocktail in a stemmed cocktail glass. It is garnished with shaved chocolate and there is drizzled chocolate on the inside of the glass.

    More Cocktail Recipes

    If you enjoyed this dessert cocktail recipe, we have some more cocktail recipes on the blog I think you'll like too!

    Give these drinks a try next: 

    • Espresso martini
    • Green tea shot
    • Vegas bomb shot
    • Mexican candy shot
    • Applesauce shot
    • Liquid marijuana shot
    • White tea shot
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    Mudslide Recipe | One Of The Best Dessert Cocktails

    Close up overhead view of a mudslide cocktail in a cocktail stemmed glass. It is garnished with shaved chocolate and there is drizzled chocolate on the inside of the glass.
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    5 from 9 reviews

    This mudslide cocktail is a delicious drink that will satisfy your sweet tooth. It has the perfect balance of creamy liqueur and sweet chocolate syrup. And the combination of those flavors creates a tasty cocktail that is unforgettable. Not to mention, the best part is it takes just a few minutes to make two of these dessert cocktails!Β 

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 1 minute
    • Total Time: 1 minute
    • Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
    • Category: Drink
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: Alcohol

    Ingredients

    Scale

    1 oz. Vodka

    1 oz. Coffee Liqueur

    2 oz. Irish Cream

    Ice

    Shaved chocolate and chocolate syrup to serve

    Instructions

    1. Drizzle chocolate syrup into the cocktail glasses.
    2. Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until it’s mixed and very cold.
    3. Serve over cocktail glasses and garnish with chocolate syrup and chocolate shaves.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
    • Calories: 184
    • Carbohydrates: 21

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    Comments

    1. Brent

      July 09, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      Omg so good 😊

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    2. Nadia

      July 10, 2022 at 12:46 am

      Made this for girls night tonight and meow this is tasty!

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    3. Tammy

      July 10, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      Only dessert I'll ever need!!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Kelly

      July 10, 2022 at 4:16 pm

      Loved it.

      ★★★★★

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    5. Sam

      July 10, 2022 at 7:56 pm

      Delish!!!

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    6. Kelly

      July 12, 2022 at 10:09 am

      This drink is a dream!

      ★★★★★

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    7. Aubrey

      July 13, 2022 at 11:57 am

      Ahhh so good! I want to have this every night for dessert

      ★★★★★

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    8. Elena

      October 28, 2022 at 10:57 pm

      Safe to say that I'm obsessed with making this. Four weekends in a row now I've had it and love it more each time.

      ★★★★★

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    9. Stan

      October 29, 2022 at 9:31 am

      Dessert and alcohol, it doesn't get better than this right here my friends.

      ★★★★★

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