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.
Ingredients
| Vodka | 1 oz |
| Coffee liqueur | 1 oz |
| Irish cream liqueur | 1 oz |
| Total volume | 3.00 oz |
Garnish: Chocolate shavings
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
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.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Coffee liqueur | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Irish cream liqueur | 12.0 oz | 1 |
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?
A classic Mudslide is approximately 25.7% ABV — about 1.28 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
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 every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.