Mudslide
A rich and creamy cocktail combining vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish cream.
Drink details
Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Shaken
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Vodka
30 ml
Coffee Liqueur
30 ml
Irish Cream Liqueur
30 ml
Heavy Cream
30 ml
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur and heavy cream to a shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake vigorously until well chilled and smooth.
- 3
Strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
About the Mudslide
The Mudslide is a rich dessert-style cocktail built around vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish cream liqueur. Closely related to the White Russian family of drinks, it emphasizes creamy sweetness and coffee flavor while retaining a clean vodka backbone. It can appear in both shaken and frozen variations.
What does a Mudslide taste like?
The Mudslide tastes rich, creamy and sweet, with prominent coffee, chocolate-like and dairy notes. Vodka provides structure without competing strongly with the liqueurs, while coffee liqueur and Irish cream create the drink's characteristic dessert-like profile.
Tips for making a Mudslide
Shake thoroughly with ice to chill and integrate the creamy ingredients before straining over fresh ice. Avoid excessive dilution because the drink should retain a rich, smooth texture.
