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    Frozen Mudslide Without Ice Cream

    May 11, 2021(updated Jun 18, 2021)

    By Michelle Weiner

    This Frozen Mudslide Without Ice Cream is a sweet and creamy cocktail you can sip on for a boozy dessert. All you need are four ingredients and a blender!
    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
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    small glass filled with a blended chocolate cocktail topped with chocolate shavings

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    This Frozen Mudslide Without Ice Cream is a sweet and creamy cocktail you can sip on for a boozy dessert. All you need are four ingredients and a blender!

    overhead view of a beige blended drink with chocolate shavings on top
    Jump to:
    • What is a mudslide?
    • Four ingredient frozen cocktail
    • How to make a homemade frozen mudslide
    • Tips and tricks
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Dessert in a glass

    Want to feel like you’re out at a trash Vegas casino living it up? Then forget the traditional cakes or cookies for dessert and make this creamy Frozen Mudslide instead! Made without ice cream, it’s blended with ice and liqueur to still create a refreshing and smooth cocktail that isn’t overly rich or boozy.

    All you need are four simple ingredients. Blend them up and in seconds, you have a sweet treat you can sip on for dessert. It’s like a boozy adult chocolate milkshake but without the ice cream.

    small glass filled with a blended chocolate cocktail topped with chocolate shavings

    Just like a frozen mimosa or margarita, the smooth texture and bold flavors in this homemade frozen mudslide are outrageously good and guaranteed to impress your friends. Top each glass with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings and you’re ready to sip the day away!

    What is a mudslide?

    The original mudslide cocktail recipe was invented at a bar in Grand Cayman Island in the 1970s. It was made with everything you’d use to make a white Russian but with Irish cream added. 

    Since then, frozen mudslides have become very popular and are usually made with vanilla ice cream instead of heavy cream. Just think of it as a boozy milkshake! Each sip, whether it’s made with or without ice cream, is delicious and refreshing.

    overhead view of 3 blended chocolate drinks next to a small bowl of chocolate shavings

    Four ingredient frozen cocktail

    No need to run to the grocery store! All you need are three different kinds of alcohol and some ice to make this frozen mudslide cocktail:

    Vodka

    Save the high-end vodka for martinis! The two liqueurs in this recipe will take over in the flavor department, meaning you can get away with using a low or mid-priced vodka. If you want to add extra flavor and sweetness, go ahead and use vanilla or whipped cream flavored vodka instead.

    bottles of baileys, vodka, and coffee liqueur

    Coffee liqueur

    A little coffee liqueur, like Kahlua, gives your Kahlua mudslide cocktail a touch of caffeine, rich chocolatey flavors, and a smooth texture. There are plenty of coffee liqueur brands out there, I like Mr. Black cold brew liqueur, so feel free to explore your options!

    Irish cream liqueur

    I chose to use Bailey’s in my mudslide but you can use any kind you love or have at home. Don’t feel like you need to settle for plain cream liqueur here! Experiment with the flavors and use salted caramel, espresso, almond milk, or chocolate cherry-flavored Bailey’s instead.

    Ice

    Make sure it’s fresh! Nobody likes the flavor of the ice from the back of your freezer.

    How to make a homemade frozen mudslide

    This easy dessert cocktail takes minutes to blend together. Perfect for right after dinner or when you’re craving a boozy sweet treat:

    overhead view of ice in a blender

    Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a blender.

    overhead view of a blender with a chocolate slush inside

    Step 2: Blend until smooth, then serve!

    Tips and tricks

    There are a few additions you can make to a Frozen Mudslide Without Ice Cream to give it an impressive presentation or when you want to make it just right. Follow these tips and tricks when making your frozen mudslides:

    Make it fun!

    Just like a milkshake, you can add lots of fun toppings to your mudslides. Drizzle chocolate syrup inside each glass and top them off with whipped cream. To finish, add some treats on top, like:

    • Maraschino cherries
    • Cocoa powder
    • Chocolate or rainbow sprinkles
    • Shaved chocolate
    • Crumbled brownies or shortbread cookies
    • Caramel sauce
    3 glasses with blended chocolate drinks next to a white bowl of chocolate shavings

    Can I add ice cream?

    Yes! If you make this recipe with ice cream, leave out 1 cup of ice and replace it with vanilla, sweet cream, coffee, or caramel ice cream. This drink will turn out much more creamy and rich.

    Equipment needed

    I always recommend making a frozen blended cocktail in a high-powered blender, like a Vitamix, so everything blends together quickly and smoothly. If you don’t have one, you can use a regular blender and just blend it for longer.

    Mudslides look great when served in a hurricane glass or a wide, tall glass. Finish it with a colorful paper or metal straw and sip away!

    It's time to blend!

    Okay, friend! It's your turn to blend up a batch of these mudslides.

    When you do, leave a comment below so I can hear what you think!

    Recipe

    small glass filled with a blended chocolate cocktail topped with chocolate shavings

    Frozen Mudslide without Ice Cream

    This Frozen Mudslide Without Ice Cream is a sweet and creamy cocktail you can sip on for a boozy dessert. All you need are four ingredients and a blender!
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    Author: Michelle Weiner
    Course: cocktail, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: blended drinks, summer cocktail
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Makes: 2 cocktails

    Equipment

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    mini angled measuring cup

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ ounces Irish cream liqueur
    • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
    • ½ ounce vodka
    • 2 cups ice

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
    • Blend until smooth and serve in two chilled glasses!
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    Notes

    • This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 7mg
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    Comments

    1. Mitzi says

      May 23, 2022 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      I bartended in Pensacola, FL and Ocean Springs , MS for a few years. Our Recipe:

      Lots of Ice
      2 oz Kalluah
      2 oz Baily's Irish Cream
      2 oz Amaretto
      Blend in blender until it's a slushy.

      Just another variation. But they are a bit addictive. 😉.

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        June 06, 2022 at 6:38 pm

        Oh, thanks for sharing your version!

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