Mudslide
A rich dessert cocktail of vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish cream; the cream content means it must be shaken cold and batched fresh, with low effective ABV from the heavy non-spirit volume.
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How to make it
Shaken · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the vodka, coffee liqueur and irish cream liqueur to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Garnish with chocolate shavings.
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Making a batch for a party?
This example makes 12 servings with added water at 27% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Coffee liqueur | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Irish cream liqueur | 12.0 oz | 355 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Mudslide FAQ
What's in a Mudslide?
A classic Mudslide is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, irish cream liqueur. It's shaken and served in a rocks glass.
What is the ABV of a Mudslide?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 25.7% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.28 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Mudslide?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Mudslides for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.