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Frozen Mudslide

This Frozen Mudslide is my new favorite cocktail! Made with a mix of Kahlúa, Irish cream, vanilla ice cream and vodka – it’s a delicious boozy milkshake that you’ll want to tuck into!

2 frozen mudslides with gold straws in front of bottles of alcohol.

Mudslide Cocktail

This frozen cocktail is a wonderful cross between a milkshake and a dessert. It’s lusciously thick ,creamy and chocolatey, with notes of coffee and vanilla, so good! Easy to make, you can whip this up for parties, BBQ’s or whenever you need a yummy chocolate treat!

Looking for more dessert ideas? Why not also try my Easy Peach Cobbler or my Oatmeal Cream Pies!

Why You’ll Love this Mudslide Recipe:

  • AN EASY COCKTAIL RECIPE: Only four main ingredients, this can be rustled up in the blender in 5 minutes!
  • CHOCOLATE LOVERS DREAM: The Kahlúa brings a rich mix of dark chocolate and coffee, all topped off with chocolate syrup – heaven!
  • GREAT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY: Whip this luscious treat up for you and your loved one, it’ll go down a treat!

If you are a fan of the classic mudslide cocktail then you will adore this frozen version!

close up view of a frozen mudslide with a gold straw.

How to Make Frozen Mudslides

Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

  1. Mix your mudslide ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
step by step photos for how to make frozen mudslide.
close up view of 2 mudslides with gold straws in front of bottles of alcohol.
What is a frozen mudslide made of?

A frozen mudslide is a cocktail made with a base of vanilla ice cream mixed with vodka, Khalúa coffee liqueur, and Irish cream. All of this gets blended and drizzled with chocolate to create an indulgent, creamy cocktail.

How many calories are in a frozen mudslide drink?

The total calorie count of a mudslide will depend on what brand and type of ice cream you use. If you choose to use full-fat ice cream, this recipe comes to about 900 calories per serving. With light ice cream, it comes in closer to 800 calories per serving.

Is a frozen mudslide strong?

Despite the high ABV of vodka, the overall alcohol content of this drink is about 5%, which is equivalent to the alcohol content of 1 beer.

Can I make a mudslide cocktail on the rocks instead of frozen?

Yes! To make a mudslide on the rocks, combine the vodka, Kahlúa, and Irish cream in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until the shaker becomes frosty on the outside. Drizzle chocolate syrup inside a martini glass, then pour the contents of the shaker over and enjoy!

Is there a way to make a nonalcoholic mudslide?

Yes! To make a virgin mudslide, combine the ice cream with ½ cup cold coffee, ¼ cup chocolate syrup, and an optional 1 teaspoon of hazelnut syrup.

Whether you want your mudslide on the rocks or frozen, this makes for a perfect summer cocktail!

2 frozen mudslides with gold straws in front of bottles of alcohol.
overhead view of a frozen mudslide with a gold straw.

Pre-Chill For Best Results

Pre-chill the glasses for 30 minutes in the freezer to keep your mudslides from melting too quickly. This will also allow the chocolate drizzle to set up quickly, making beautiful drizzles that stay once the drinks have been poured.

Lower Calorie Variations

  • Make it a slushy to reduce calories. Use 2 cups of crushed ice and 4-6 ounces of milk in place of the ice cream. This will yield a mudslide with a more slushy-like texture.
  • Make it on the rocks for the lowest calorie option. Combine the vodka, Kahlúa, and Irish cream in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until the shaker becomes frosty on the outside. Drizzle chocolate syrup inside a martini glass, then pour the contents of the shaker over and enjoy!

Flavor Variations

  • Use different flavors of ice cream to make unique mudslide flavors. I recommend chocolate or peanut butter!
  • Make it minty for the holidays by adding ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract or using peppermint vodka. Garnish with crushed peppermints.
  • Make it malty by adding 3 tablespoons of malted milk powder.

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2 frozen mudslides with gold straws drizzled with chocolate syrup in front of bottles of alcohol.

This Frozen Mudslide is divine! A boozy milkshake, packed with all those classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate and coffee. It’s such an easy cocktail that’ll become your favorite tipple! Whether for dessert or a party, you can’t go wrong!

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Frozen Mudslide Recipe

This Frozen Mudslide is my new favorite cocktail! Made with a mix of Kahlúa, Irish cream, vanilla ice cream and vodka – it’s a delicious boozy milkshake that you’ll want to tuck into!
Course Beverage, cocktail, cocktail/dessert
Cuisine American, Caribbean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 913kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ quarts vanilla ice cream (1 standard half-gallon carton)
  • 2 ounces Irish cream
  • 2 ounces Kahlúa coffee liqueur
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • Chocolate syrup to taste
  • Whipped cream to taste

Instructions

  • Place the ice cream, Irish cream, Kahlúa, and vodka in a blender. Blend the mixture until it’s smooth.
    1 ½ quarts vanilla ice cream, 2 ounces Irish cream, 2 ounces Kahlúa coffee liqueur, 1 ounce vodka
    overhead view of blended frozen mudslide in a blender.
  • Drizzle the inside of two glasses with some chocolate syrup.
    Chocolate syrup
  • Add the mudslide mixture to the glasses.
  • Top with some whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
    Whipped cream

Video

Notes

  • Pre-chill the glasses for 30 minutes in the freezer to keep your mudslides from melting too quickly. This will also allow the chocolate drizzle to set up quickly, making beautiful drizzles that stay once the drinks have been poured.
  • Use different flavors of ice cream to make unique mudslide flavors. I recommend chocolate or peanut butter!
  • Make it minty for the holidays by adding ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract or using peppermint vodka. Garnish with crushed peppermints.
  • Make it malty by adding 3 tablespoons of malted milk powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mudslide | Calories: 913kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 95g | Vitamin A: 1525IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 462mg | Iron: 1mg

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