Easy Frozen Mudslides

When the weather heats up, or honestly, just on a Friday night when I crave dessert but don't want to turn on the oven, these Frozen Mudslides are the answer. It is essentially a boozy chocolate milkshake for adults, and it is dangerously delicious. Max calls them "tiger cups" because of the chocolate stripes drizzled down the glass, and while he sticks to his virgin vanilla version, I happily enjoy this creamy, coffee-spiked treat.

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Why You Will Love This Frozen Mudslides

You will love this recipe because it hits that sweet spot between a cocktail and a dessert. It’s rich, frosty, and packs a punch without tasting harsh. The combination of coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and vodka blended with vanilla ice cream creates a texture that is smooth as silk. Plus, decorating the glass with chocolate syrup makes it look like you are serving a fancy restaurant drink in your own kitchen.

How To Make Frozen Mudslides

This recipe is incredibly simple but looks impressive. The key is the "mud" aspect—drizzling chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring. We blend vanilla ice cream with the "holy trinity" of Mudslide liquors: vodka, coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa), and Irish cream (like Baileys). We blend it with a little ice to get it super frosty, pour it into the chocolate-swirled glasses, and top it with a mountain of whipped cream.

Frozen Mudslides Ingredients

The Boozy Trio

• 1 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Coffee Liqueur (Kahlúa)
• 1 oz Irish Cream (Baileys)

The Frozen Base

• 2 large scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1 cup)
• ½ cup ice cubes (keeps it frosty without being too heavy)
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)

The Garnish

• Chocolate syrup (essential for the swirl)
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings or sprinkles

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Step by Step Method

Prep the Glasses

• Hold your serving glass at an angle.
• Squeeze chocolate syrup in a swirling motion along the inside walls of the glass.
• Place the glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes while you blend; this helps the chocolate stay in place rather than sliding to the bottom immediately.

Combine Ingredients

• In a blender, add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream.
• Add the vanilla ice cream and ice cubes.

Blend

• Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
• Mom Tip: If it's too thin, add another scoop of ice cream. If it's too thick to pour, add a splash of milk or heavy cream.

Pour and Garnish

• Pour the frozen mixture into the prepared chocolate-swirled glasses.
• Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
• Drizzle extra chocolate syrup over the whipped cream to match the picture.

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MAX’S REACTION

"Mom made me a 'mudslide' with just ice cream, milk, and chocolate syrup. It looks cool because of the stripes on the glass! I stirred mine until it turned into chocolate soup."

What Pairs Well With Frozen Mudslides

Since this is a heavy, sweet drink, it stands alone as a dessert. However, if you are serving it at a party, salty snacks are the best pairing to cut through the sugar. Pretzels, salted nuts, or even potato chips taste surprisingly good alongside this creamy cocktail.

Frozen Mudslides Variations

The "Skinny" Slide (No Ice Cream)

If you want a Frozen mudslide recipe without ice cream, skip the vanilla scoops. Instead, double the ice quantity and use 2 oz of heavy cream. It will be more icy and less like a milkshake, but still delicious and less sweet.

Chocolate Overload

Swap the vanilla ice cream for chocolate ice cream. It turns the drink into a double-chocolate frozen cocktail that is incredibly rich.

Peanut Butter Twist

Add a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter into the blender. Peanut butter and chocolate coffee flavors work together like magic.

The Rocks Version

If you don't have a blender, you can serve this "on the rocks." Just shake the liquors and heavy cream in a shaker with ice and strain over fresh ice.

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Equipment

• Blender
• Serving glasses (hurricane or wine glasses work well)
• Jigger or measuring shot glass
• Mom Tip: A high-powered blender ensures you don't get chunks of ice, which ruins the velvety texture.

Storage / Make Ahead / Serving Tips

Serve Immediately

These drinks melt fast! Serve them the second they come out of the blender.

Freezer Prep

You cannot freeze the finished drink (the alcohol stops it from freezing solid, but the texture gets weird). However, you can prep the chocolate-swirled glasses hours in advance and keep them in the freezer.

Batching

You can multiply the recipe by 4 to fill a standard blender pitcher for a party. Just make sure you have enough glasses prepped!

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Dessert in a Glass

These Frozen Mudslides are the ultimate treat when you want to feel like you are on vacation in your own backyard. They are creamy, dreamy, and so easy to make. If you are looking for more fun adult beverages to try, check out our whimsical Cloud Nine Martini Recipe, the vibrant pink Lipstick Jungle Shots, or the sophisticated Baileys Tiramisu Martini.

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