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Mudslide Two Ways

Created: May 30, 2023 Updated: May 30, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 18 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Making a Mudslide at home is so quick and easy with this recipe! Whether it’s served on the rocks or frozen (instructions for both options are listed here), this sweet and creamy cocktail is one of the very best dessert cocktails. Cheers!

Satisfy your sweet tooth the boozy way with more dessert cocktail recipes like Chocolate Martini, Spiked Hot Chocolate and Grasshopper Cocktail.

frozen mud slide cocktail blended in a tall glass with whipped cream and chocolate.

Table of Contents

  • Ingredient Notes
  • How to Make a Mudslide on the Rocks
  • How to Make a Frozen Mudslide
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Enjoy More of the Dessert Cocktail Recipes
  • Frozen Mudslide Recipe
  • Mudslide On The Rocks Recipe

Calling all chocolate loving adults! If you’ve never sipped on a mudslide before, you’re seriously missing out. You can enjoy it in two ways – either on the rocks or blended to frozen perfection. As a cocktail on the rocks, each sip of this creamy cocktail is smooth and goes down easily. As a frozen beverage, it’s just like enjoying a milkshake… but for adults only!

I learned how to make this fabulous, over-the-top cocktail back in my bartender days and it’s been a huge hit among my friends ever since. A tall, chocolate drizzled glass filled with a decadent combination of Bailey’s, Kahlua, vodka, and vanilla ice cream blended together to a smooth milkshake. To send it over the edge, add a nice dollop of whipped cream on top and even more chocolate drizzle.

Sipping a mudslide on the rocks is also quite satisfying. All you need is a cocktail shaker and a highball glass in order to serve this sweet and sophisticated after-dinner drink! You simply need to shake, strain, and enjoy every smooth sip of this chocolate cocktail. It’s great for dinner parties and all other adults-only occasions.

Ingredient Notes

labeled ingredients to make a mudslide on the rocks.

Irish Cream – This a creamy liqueur that combines Irish whiskey, cream, chocolate, and sugar. Remember to store opened bottle in the refrigerator and it can lasts up to a year! Bailey’s works very well, but you can really aim to impress with your own homemade Irish Cream.

Kahlua – This rich coffee liqueur is very popular in many classic cocktail recipes, 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. 

Milk: you can use full fat, low fat, or fat free milk, per personal preference.

See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and quantities.

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

labeled ingredients to make a frozen mudslide.

How to Make a Mudslide on the Rocks

drizzling chocolate syrup into a rocks glass to decorate it.

Prepare the glass – Add a few ice cubes to a highball glass.

Shake it up – Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for a few seconds.

Serve – Pour the cocktail into your prepared glass through a strainer.

pouring creamy mudslide cocktail into the rocks glass with ice.

How to Make a Frozen Mudslide

Blend it – Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.

Drizzle the glass – To drizzle the inside of the glass with chocolate, 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. 

Serve – Pour the frozen cocktail into the prepared glass. Garnish with whipped cream and some more chocolate syrup on top.

PRO TIP: You will need a strong blender that can easily blend ice. There’s nothing worse than ice chunks in a milkshake!

frozen mud slide in a tall glass decorated with chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make a gluten-free mudslide?

Yes! Bailey’s now makes a gluten-free and lactose-free Irish cream.

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. If you would like to avoid Kahlua, there are other coffee liqueurs that are specifically labeled gluten-free. Substitute one of those liqueurs instead of Kahlua.

For vodka, Three Olives states 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.

Can a mudslide be lactose-free?

Yes! You can make this creamy cocktail lactose-free.

For a frozen mudslide: Use Bailey’s Almande, which is gluten-free and lactose-free, or make your own Irish Cream. Use lactose-free vanilla ice cream. I like Breyers brand of lactose-free ice cream – I truly can’t even taste the difference. 

For a 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.

How strong is a mudslide?

Don’t be fooled by the sweetness in this dessert cocktail! With 2 oz of Irish cream, 2 oz of Kahlua, and 2 oz of espresso vodka, this chocolate cocktail really packs a punch. Drink responsibly!

creamy mud slide cocktail in a short glass with chocolate down inside the glass.

Enjoy More of the Dessert Cocktail Recipes

White Russian

Caramel Cake Martini

Irish Coffee

Spiked Nutella Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Martini

two glasses with creamy mud slide cocktail next to Bailey's bottle.

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Frozen Mudslide Recipe

Frozen Mudslide is a decadent adult milkshake that’s perfect for hot summer weather.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: cocktail, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 852kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

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 or classic 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.

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Notes

  • 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. 
  • Blender: make sure to use a strong blender that can easily blend ice. There’s nothing worse than ice chunks in a milkshake! 
  • Gluten Free Notes: Bailey’s now makes a gluten-free and lactose-free Irish cream. 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. If you would like to avoid Kahlua, there are other coffee liqueurs that are specifically labeled gluten-free. Substitute one of those liqueurs instead of Kahlua. For vodka, Three Olives states 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.

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 On The Rocks Recipe

Make Mudslide on the rocks for an easy sipping dessert cocktail made with sweet classic flavors. 
5 from 8 votes
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Course: cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 517kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • 1 1/2 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur
  • 1 1/2 oz espresso or classic vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz milk use full fat, low fat, or fat free
  • 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

  • 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. 
  • Milk: you can use full fat, low fat, or fat free milk, per personal preference.
  • Gluten Free Notes: Bailey’s now makes a gluten-free and lactose-free Irish cream. 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. If you would like to avoid Kahlua, there are other coffee liqueurs that are specifically labeled gluten-free. Substitute one of those liqueurs instead of Kahlua. For vodka, Three Olives states 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.

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

Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in March, 2019.

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Comments

  1. Rebecca Garcia says

    July 3, 2023 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    My husband and I first had a MUD Slide at a Red Lobster years ago. We always wished we knew how to make it and then I cam across this recipe and now this is like one of our favorite desserts. My husband loves milk shakes but this one is his favorite.

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth says

    March 6, 2023 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    I also love the dirty banana you just add about half of a banana to the drink

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 6, 2023 at 6:21 pm

      That sounds really good!

      Reply
  3. Patricia says

    February 15, 2023 at 5:15 am

    5 stars
    If I dont have baileys can I substitute it with Rumchata ?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      February 15, 2023 at 11:28 am

      You can but the flavor will be different. Rumchata is a rum with cinnamon flavoring and Bailey’s is whiskey with a hint of chocolate and coffee so it would taste a lot different.

      Reply
  4. 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
  5. framed game says

    August 11, 2022 at 11:58 pm

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

    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. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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

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