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Home » Drink » Mudslides Two Ways

Mudslides Two Ways

Created: March 1, 2019 Updated: April 22, 2022 by lyuba 13 Comments

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Mudslide is a delicious dessert cocktail made with a combination of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, and vodka. Learn how to make this tasty cocktail two ways, frozen and on the rocks. Frozen Mudslide is a decadent adult milkshake that’s perfect for hot summer weather. Make Mudslide on the rocks for an easy sipping cocktail after dinner. 

Mudslide on the rocks in a glass

MUDSLIDES

I spent my high school and college days working at restaurants. Servings is a great job for college and high school kids because the hours are flexible and you always have cash. 

Before I was 21, I watched our bartenders making different cocktails in fascination, I couldn’t wait to be able to be a bartender. Finally, the day came when I could move up to the bar and be trained by some of our best bartenders, who passed a few incredible tips and tricks to me.

I’m sure they only taught me their secrets so that I could take take of their regulars as well as they do but either way, I remember and apply all their cocktail wisdom to this day. 

Besides all the classics, I really wanted to learn to make those gorgeous, over-top cocktails that always make people drool. Those big beautiful milkshake-looking cocktails were at the top on my list. I still remember people’s faces when they are served a Frozen Mudslide. 

Tall, chocolate drizzled glass filled with a decadent combination of Bailey’s, Kahlua, vodka, and vanilla ice blended together to a smooth milkshake. To put it over the edge, add a nice servings of whipped cream on top and more chocolate drizzle. The best part is that this fabulous dessert is for adults only. Who says adults can’t have a fun milkshake?!

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Frozen Mudslide in a glass with wipe cream on top

WHAT LIQUORS TO USE IN A MUDSLIDE

Bailey’s Irish Cream – is a creamy liqueur that combines Irish Whiskey, cream, chocolate, and sugar. This sweet and smooth liqueur is great over ice or mixed into other cocktails. Remember to store opened bottle in the refrigerator and it can lasts up to a year.

Kahlua – is a deep brown, rich coffee liqueur. This coffee liqueur is very popular in many classic cocktail but it’s also tasty straight over ice. Store open bottles in a cool, dark place.

Vodka –  for this cocktail, I like to use espresso vodka to enhance the coffee flavor of Kahlua. You can also use classic vodka without flavors if espresso vodka is not available. Store vodka in the freezer or in a cool, dark place. 

Remember that your cocktail will be as good as the ingredients you put into it!

HOW TO MAKE FROZEN MUDSLIDE

You will need a strong blender that can easily blend ice. (There is nothing worse than ice chunks in a milkshake.)

Combine Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, vodka, ice, and ice cream in the blender. 

Pulse until it’s smooth.

To drizzle the inside of the class, hold it in your non-dominant hand and hold a bottle of chocolate syrup in the other. Tilt the glass at about 45° angle and start pouring chocolate on the side of the glass. Turn the glass as you pour the syrup in a swirl all around the glass. 

Pour the Mudslide mixture into the prepared glass.

Garnish with whipped cream and some more chocolate syrup on top.

Frozen Mudslide in a glass with whip cream on top

HOW TO MAKE MUDSLIDE ON THE ROCKS

To make this Mudslide on the rocks, all you need is a cocktail shaker and highball glasses. 

Add a few ice cubes to the glass.

Combine Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, vodka, milk, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously a few times. 

Pour Mudslide mixture into the glass, through the strainer on the shaker.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE MUDSLIDE

I have some pleasant news for all of my gluten free friends, Baileys’ now makes a gluten free and lactose free Irish Cream. That is great news for anyone who wants to try this cocktail but has to stay gluten free.

Kahlua is another factor that could effect a person with gluten allergy or Celiac disease. Officially, Kahlua has not released exact ingredients in their coffee liqueur but they do state that it should be safe to drink for people who stay gluten free. People with gluten free diets report mixed result though. Some people with Celiac are completely unaffected and others have had reactions.

If you have not had a reaction to Kahlua, you should be just fine. If you have had a reaction, there are coffee liqueurs that are specifically labeled gluten free. Substitute one of those liqueurs instead of Kahlua.

For vodka, Three Olives state that their vodka is gluten free, including their flavored vodkas like the espresso vodka. If you wish, you can substitute Tito’s or another gluten free vodka that is not made from grain.

two Mudslide on the rocks in a short glass on a wood cutting board with a blue and white towel

CAN MUDSLIDE BE LACTOSE FREE?

Yes! You can make this creamy cocktail lactose free.

For Frozen Mudslide: use Bailey’s Almande, which is gluten free and lactose free. Use lactose free vanilla ice cream. I like Breyers brand of lactose free ice cream, can’t even taste the difference. 

For Mudslide on the rocks: use Bailey’s Almande and lactose free milk. I recommend Fairlife lactose free milk because it does not have any additional sweetness to it.

2 Mudslides on the rocks in a short glass with a bottle of baileys and kahlua sitting on wooden cutting board

SOME MORE COCKTAILS TO TRY:

Pineapple Lemon Martini

Bloody Mary

Orange Jalapeno Margarita

Bailey’s Martini

Blue Margarita Recipe

Pina Colada

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Frozen Mudslide

Frozen Mudslide is a decadent adult milkshake that’s perfect for hot summer weather.
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Course: cocktail, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baileys, ice cream sandwich, kahlua, milkshake, mudslide
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 852kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz vanilla ice cream (about 4 scoops or 2 cups)
  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 oz Bailey's Irish Cream
  • 2 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur
  • 2 oz espresso vodka
  • 2 tbsp Chocolate syrup
  • 1/4 cup Whipped cream
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, vodka, ice, and ice cream in the blender. 
  • Pulse until it’s smooth.
  • To drizzle the inside of the class, hold it in one hand and hold a bottle of chocolate syrup in the other. Tilt the glass at about 45° angle and start pouring chocolate on the inside side of the glass. Turn the glass as you pour the syrup in a swirl all around the glass. 
  • Pour the Mudslide mixture into the prepared glass.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and some more chocolate syrup on top.

Notes

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 852kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 87g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 1mg
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Mudslide

Make Mudslide on the rocks for an easy sipping dessert cocktail made with sweet classic flavors. 
5 from 4 votes
Print Pin SaveSaved! Rate
Course: cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baileys, kahlua, mudslide
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 517kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Cream
  • 1 1/2 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur
  • 1 1/2 oz espresso vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz milk
  • ice
  • 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • To make this Mudslide on the rocks, all you need is a cocktail shaker and highball glasses. 
  • Drizzle chocolate syrup inside of the glass and add a few ice cubes to the glass.
  • Combine Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, vodka, milk, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously a few times. 
  • Pour Mudslide mixture into the glass, through the strainer on the shaker.

Notes

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @willcookforsmiles and tag #willcookforsmiles

collage top picture mudslide frozen and bottom 2 mudslides on the rocks

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: Cocktail, Drink, Vodka Tagged With: baileys, kahlua, milkshake

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    March 7, 2019 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    I love that you included gluten and lactose free options. These are fantastic!

    Reply
  2. Diane Reagan says

    July 6, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    I saw this being made in a bar , she put a handful of malted milk balls (candy) in the blender !

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      July 9, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      That sounds good! I will give that a try next time!

      Reply
  3. Jodi says

    August 26, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    If I dont have baileys what can I substitute instead for on the rocks?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Don says

      February 8, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      I’ve used Rumchata as a substitute for the baileys

      Reply
  4. Linda Barnes says

    February 7, 2021 at 11:42 pm

    I love mudslide

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:50 am

      Right? It’s definitely a favorite for me too!

      Reply
  5. Ray L says

    April 3, 2021 at 10:04 pm

    Fan tastic recipie. got espresso Bailey’s and whipped cream flavored vodka in stead and came out fan tastic!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      April 5, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      Yum! Sounds good! I am so glad you liked it, Ray!

      Reply
  6. Savannah Montgomery says

    December 18, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    When I say you need to clutch your pearls and hold on to your wig after drinking this mudslide, it’s an understatement. This drink is the absolute truth!! Especially, if you use the ingredients as instructed. This drink is best served with a crabcake sandwich and salad or lobster roll and fries. Hat’s off to you!!!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 22, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      Well, thank you, Savannah! I am so glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  7. framed game says

    August 11, 2022 at 11:58 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious tonight I’ll definitely try it, hope it works.

    Reply
  8. The Wiki Inc says

    December 5, 2022 at 5:08 am

    Children’s results. for Baileys espresso and whipped cream flavored vodka instead turned out amazing

    Reply

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