The recipe
- 1 ozCoffee liqueur30 ml
- 1 ozVodka30 ml
- 1 ozIrish cream30 ml
How to make it
- 1Shake everything hard with ice.
- 2Strain into a rocks glass full of fresh ice.
Garnish: Grated chocolate or cocoa (optional).
Variations: Blend it with ice, or ice cream, for a frozen Mudslide.
The ratio
1 : 1 : 1
In parts, a Mudslide is 1 coffee liqueur, 1 vodka and 1 Irish cream. Change one part and you have a cousin; the closest are below.
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