The Mudslide recipe
for your table
Drizzle a spiral of chocolate sauce along the inside of the glass and chill it.
Add the vodka, coffee liqueur and Baileys to the shaker with plenty of ice.
Shake for 10 seconds. Keep it brief, because cream curdles if you go on too long.
Strain into the glass over fresh ice. For the frozen version: blend everything with a cup of crushed ice.
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The story
The Mudslide is said to have originated in the 1970s at the Rum Point Club in the Cayman Islands, a beach bar where they wanted to create a local cream cocktail that could withstand the heat. When Baileys came onto the market in 1974, the ingredient that completed the recipe had been found. The name refers to its color: muddy brown, with a thick, flowing texture. In the 1990s, the cocktail made its definitive breakthrough in American chain restaurants, blended with ice and overloaded with whipped cream, the moment when it definitively changed from cocktail into dessert. Those who prefer to keep the cream pure end up with the White Russian.
The right glassware
A 44 cl hurricane glass is the best choice for a Mudslide, especially in the frozen version: the wide bowl leaves room for the thick, blended mixture, and the curved shape lets you clearly see the chocolate spiral along the inside wall. If you want the simple version over ice, a tumbler works too, but then you miss exactly the theatrical element that makes this cocktail fun. Colorless, clear glass is essential: the contrast between the light brown and the dark chocolate is the whole picture.
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The right tools
For a Mudslide, in addition to the glass, you use a shaker, a jigger for precise measuring and glass straws. These are the bar tools we use ourselves; you can find everything in our bar tools & cocktail sets.
Glass set (our choice 01) + 3 bar tools together € 90,80.
Variations & twists
Blend in two scoops of vanilla ice cream and you have the dessert version that made the cocktail famous. Replace the vodka with rum for a smoother taste, or add a shot of espresso for a result that leans toward Espresso Martini. Leave out the vodka and you'll have a Baileys cocktail. Find more inspiration in all cocktail recipes.
Servingtip
Twist the chocolate spiral into a glass and then place it in the freezer for five minutes: the sauce will set against the side and stay in place instead of sliding down as soon as you pour. Shake briefly and keep it cold. Cream liqueur can curdle if shaken for too long. Never add citrus. For the frozen version: blend for a maximum of 15 seconds, otherwise the mixture will become warm and thin.
Frequently asked questions
Which glass do you use for a Mudslide?
A 44 cl hurricane glass, especially for the frozen version. View our hurricane glasses.
What's the difference from a White Russian?
A White Russian uses cream or milk, while a Mudslide uses Baileys. That's why the Mudslide is sweeter, thicker, and stronger.
Frozen or over ice?
Both are common. Served over ice, it's a cocktail; blended with ice and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's a dessert. Choose based on the occasion.
Can you make a Mudslide alcohol-free?
Yes: use alcohol-free Irish cream, cold strong coffee, and a splash of vanilla syrup. Blend with ice and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the full experience.
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