Frozen Mudslide
The beloved Cayman Islands classic goes blended — vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream swirled with vanilla ice cream into the ultimate adult milkshake.
- 1½ ozvodka
- 1½ ozcoffee liqueur
- 1½ ozirish cream liqueur
- 2 wholevanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream, chocolate shavingsgarnish
- 1Drizzle chocolate syrup inside a hurricane or tall glass and place it in the freezer to set.
- 2Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla ice cream to a blender.
- 3Add a generous handful of ice.
- 4Blend until smooth and thick — the consistency should resemble a thick milkshake.
- 5Pour into the prepared glass.
- 6Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings and serve immediately.
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The original Mudslide was born in the 1970s at the Wreck Bar in Rum Point Club on Grand Cayman Island, where a bartender substituted Irish cream for the cream in a White Russian after running low on stock. As the drink evolved, bartenders began blending it with vanilla ice cream to create the frozen version, which became enormously popular at casual dining chains through the 1980s and 1990s. The Frozen Mudslide captured the imagination of guests who wanted something halfway between a cocktail and a milkshake — rich, cold, and indulgent. It remains a staple of beach bars and birthday celebrations alike, and frequently ranks among the most searched blended cocktail recipes.
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