My favorite adult milkshake is the Frozen Mudslide, hands down. The combination of Kahlua coffee liqueur, Baileys Irish cream, vodka, and ice cream is a summertime cocktail dream.
While you can absolutely enjoy a Mudslide on the rocks, some days call for a frozen alcoholic treat.
Frozen Mudslide Recipe
Imagine it’s a hot summer evening and you want a drink, but it’s humid and sticky outside. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Certainly not a glass of Cabernet, which is my go-to evening drink. No, you want something cooling and delicious and decadent.
Enter the Frozen Mudslide. You don’t have to go to the bar, you can easily make one (or two or three!) at home. While the recipe calls for vanilla ice cream, this cocktail is equally amazing with chocolate ice cream or coffee flavored ice cream. Pick your poison.
What is a Frozen Mudslide Drink Made of?
- Ice cubes, not crushed ice. Why is this important? Because you want the ice to stay frozen until you are ready to blend, and crushed ice will start to melt almost immediately.
- Regular vodka is called for in this recipe, but vanilla or whipped cream flavored vodkas would be amazing too. If you have a real sweet tooth, try caramel vodka!
- Coffee liqueur is needed to make a Mudslide. I use Kahlua but there are certainly other brands, so use your favorite.
- I use Baileys Irish cream, but again use your favorite brand.
- Vanilla ice cream is the go-to, but chocolate or coffee ice cream are equally delicious and each will add a different flavor element!
- Chocolate syrup is used to drizzle inside the glass. While you can certainly skip this step, I feel it’s part of the experience.
- Chocolate shavings are used for garnish and certainly optional, but definitely pretty.
- You can add whipped cream on top. I mean honestly, if you’re concerned about calories at this point, maybe you should have a carrot instead.
Helpful kitchen tools:
- Use a quality blender, one that can easily crush ice cubes.
- A jigger is helpful for measuring the alcohol, or you can use this handy measuring glass.
- An ice cream scoop for measuring out that frozen amazingness.
- Hurricane glasses are super cool and dessert-looking. You can use tall glasses like Collins or highball or even glass mugs or mason jars!
- If you are going to use straws, please use earth friendly straws rather than plastic.
How to Make a Frozen Mudslide
- Combine the ice cubes, vodka of your choice, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and preferred flavor of ice cream in a blender.
- Blend everything until nice and smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate syrup around the inside of your glass. This is the wow factor, so don’t skip it.
- Pour the contents of your blender into the chocolate coated glass. Top with chocolate shavings and whipped cream if you like. I definitely do.
How many calories are in a Frozen Mudslide?
First off, let’s be clear here. This is not a diet or low carb cocktail. It’s an indulgent grown-up milkshake. And just so you know, the nutrition information listed here does not include garnishes.
That said there are 665 calories and 67 carbs in a Frozen Mudslide. Happy now? Stop beating yourself up and just enjoy one. It’s not like you’re drinking this everyday… right?
You can actually reduce the calories by either eliminating the ice cream along with about 410 calories, or reducing the number of scoops used. This calculation is assuming you are using basic vanilla ice cream. You can use frozen yogurt or light/lower calorie ice cream to reduce the calorie count as well.
Hope you enjoy this delicious, decadent frozen cocktail!
More Summer Cocktails
- The famous Strawberry Margarita is another blender drink you can indulge in this summer.
- One of my most popular summertime drinks is this amazing Pineapple Rum Slush!
- Seriously what summer would be complete without the Pina Colada or a Sex on the Beach?
- Here are over 35 summer cocktails for you to enjoy!
Frozen Mudslide
IMPORTANT - There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 cup ice
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur Kahlua
- 1 oz Irish cream Baileys
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate syrup
Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings
- Whipped cream optional
Before You Begin
Instructions
- Combine ice, vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and ice cream in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of your glass.
- Pour contents of blender into your glass. Top with chocolate shavings and whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition
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Sam says
try substituting the vodka with either peanut butter whisky or Frangelica for a nutty version soooo delicious
Betty Stazenski says
Oh my goodness—-have got to give this a try. Thank you,,
Erik says
You want to know a secret to making these even more awesome? Use Jack Daniels Honey instead of vodka! It’s wayyyyyy better! 😁
Fran says
For the days when you want a little extra indulgence, Aussies swap out the vanilla ice cream for Sara Lee Rocky Road ice cream. OMG
Jill says
Delicious! Drizzled chocolate syrup inside and on top! Big hit!
Sher says
We use non paper trash bags so a plastic straw is fine You’re Welcome 😊
V Bouchard says
Ok, I read thru all the comments an there was only one question close to mine an it wasn’t answered.
I don’t like Irish cream is it possible to leave it out or must it be added?
Thank you
V
Amanda Formaro says
You could certainly substitute with a chocolate liqueur or more Kahlua. It won’t be a Mudslide anymore, but should still be yummy ;)
Kolin says
Use milk or half and half
Dorene Ebner says
Absolutely delish!
Hortence says
I have everything except the Bailey’s Irish cream will it be ok not to add that? But sounds delicious and will definitely try to make it.
andrea taylor says
If I was to leave out the ice cream how much more ice would I need to add. Thanks
Amanda Formaro says
I would start with a cup and then add more if needed
Karen says
Amanda in ref to that guy john some people are just happy to be unhappy, and u go girl
Cindy says
This recipe was amazing and easy to make!
Amy says
Delicious! Will be a regular in my house now
MissyJane2021 says
I love all the ingredients and will definitely be making this soon!!! When the mudslide is assembled in the hurricane glass, I have decided I will put in freezer for a while so I can eat it with a spoon. Can’t wait to make it. Thanks for the recipe.
Kathleen says
I don’t add Vodka to mine. I add Rum in mine instead. It tastes better and works just as good.
John says
I don’t know about the recipe but your website is a pain in the ass. Can’t hardly get to the actual ingredients and the measurements without wading through all the annoying ads and pop-ups. Boy, you really want to make money at this don’t you?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi John. Just curious, what do you do for a living? I assume you would like to make money at it? Is there a reason why my career should not earn income? There is a “jump to recipe” button at the top of the page. It’s pretty big and glaring actually, pretty hard to miss. If you click or tap that you will be transported down to the recipe, no scrolling involved. I don’t know how to make it any easier for people like you. By the way, I do have a 100% money back guarantee. Would you like to speak to the manager?
Heidi Foote says
You go, girlfriend !!!!!
Angela says
You tell em girl !!
susanne Brown says
What a numb scull he is..
Charlene says
John there is a tab at the top that says JUMP TO RECIPE!!!! rate the recipe don’t have to be rude
mary says
Oh I had no problem – love the recipe !!!!
Shellie Ann LaTourette says
SHAME ON YOU JOHN. IF YOU DON’T LIKE WHAT YOU FIND ON HERE, THEN LEAVE NO ONE ELSE HAS A PROBLEM. YOU’RE JUST AN UGLY ILL WILLED OPINIONATED GRUMPY OLD MAN BLESS YER HEART
Becky says
John Don’t be hating! I was in a beautiful happy mood until I read your comment!
You are flat out ugly… go on back to the Hell hole you crawled out of cuz you’re not wanted here but I bet those snakes, insects and or reptilians would love your input down there… you know where evil lurks! On the flip side we are all about loving and giving caring and sharing!
Go on now… you heard me….SKEDADDLE!
Carol Cranes says
Can’t wait to impress my friends when I make this for our Christmas gettogether. Thank you for posting.
Lori says
I have a bottle of mudslide. Could that be used instead?
Amanda Formaro says
I’m sure you could. Just blend that with ice and ice cream :)
Amy G says
Delicious!