Mudslide
Vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish cream. Dessert in a glass.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 18% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Coffee liqueur
- 30 ml Irish cream
- 15 ml Thickened cream
- Grated chocolate (garnish)
Method
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml coffee liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml irish cream into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Mudslide
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Mudslide FAQ
What's in a Mudslide?
30 ml vodka, 30 ml coffee liqueur, 30 ml irish cream, 15 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated chocolate.
How strong is a Mudslide?
About 18% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Mudslide?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Mudslide in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
