Peppermint Mudslide

Perfectly creamy, this peppermint mudslide cocktail is the drink you need this Christmas! This boozy milkshake has flavors of peppermint, chocolate and coffee and is ready to enjoy in minutes!

Frozen Peppermint Mudslide

If you are looking for a fun cocktail to serve this holiday season, then this peppermint mudslide is a perfect option!

With flavors of coffee, chocolate, peppermint and Baileys, this alcoholic milkshake recipe comes together in minutes in a blender. Refreshing and boozy, be sure to top it with lashings of whipped cream for one indulgent treat!

Be sure to try my Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Irish Cream Milkshake too!

Why You’ll Love this Christmas Cocktail Recipe:

• QUICK AND EASY: Just blend the ingredients together and you are good to go!
• PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING: This is a real show stopping drink that is sure to impress friends and family!
• SO FESTIVE: With their crushed peppermint rims and delicious creamy flavors, these cocktails are so perfect for the holiday season!

So fun to make and serve, these peppermint mudslides are sure to be the hit of Christmas!

How to Make Peppermint Mudslides

Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

1. Blend together the ice cream, vodka, Irish cream and Kahlua.
2. Add crushed peppermints and pulse.
3. Rim the glasses with chocolate syrup and crushed peppermints.
4. Drizzle inside the glasses with chocolate syrup.
5. Pour the mudslide into the glasses.
6. Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and crushed peppermints.

What is a mudslide drink?

A mudslide is a sweet dessert like cocktail, made with Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, and vodka that is blended with ice cream for a boozy milkshake. This has flavors of peppermint making it perfect for the holidays.

What kinds of alcohol do I need for this mudslide?

This cocktail is made with peppermint vodka, Irish cream (Baileys) and Kahlua which is a coffee flavored liqueur.

Can I make a non-alcoholic mudslide?

Sure! Just omit the vodka and swap the Irish cream for heavy or whipping cream, and replace the Kahlua with brewed, chilled coffee.

Can I make these mudslides ahead of time?

Because these are blended, frozen drinks, it’s hard to make these drinks ahead of time.

So perfectly festive, these mudsides are sure to get the party started! Deliciously sweet and creamy, you can even serve them as a dessert!

Tips!

• For even more peppermint flavor, use all peppermint ice cream of half peppermint/half vanilla ice cream.
• These cocktails are best served as soon as they made so that the ice cream doesn’t get warm.
• Peppermint vodka adds more flavor, but you can use plain.

Can I use dairy free ice cream?

Yes! If you have a lactose intolerance, use your favorite brand of dairy-free ice cream.

What kind of peppermint vodka should I use?

Smirnoff does a really nice peppermint vodka that works great. Creme de menthe can be used but it does tend to be much sweeter.

Where can I find crushed peppermints?

I love using King Leo crushed peppermints. Or, try crushed candy canes instead – place a few candy canes in a zip-top bag and smash them with a rolling pin. 

More Christmas Cocktail Recipes We Love

• White Christmas Tequila Sours
• Orange Cranberry Sangria
• Mulled Wine Margaritas
• Sugared Cranberry Mimosas

These peppermint mudslides are so simple to make but super impressive to serve. If you have a sweet tooth, these are a must make!

More Festive Holiday Recipes to Try:

• Sugared Cranberries
• Splatter Paint Christmas Cookies
• Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner
• Christmas Crack
• Christmas Sugar Cookies

If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!

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Peppermint Mudslide Recipe

Perfectly creamy, this peppermint mudslide cocktail is the drink you need this Christmas! This boozy milkshake has flavors of peppermint and coffee and is ready to enjoy in minutes!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4 drinks

Calories 1052kcal

Author Becky Hardin – The Cookie Rookie

Ingredients

• 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream half gallon
• 2 ounces peppermint vodka
• 2 ounces Irish cream
• 1 ounce Kahlua coffee liqueur
• ⅔ cup crushed peppermints divided
• Chocolate syrup to taste
• Whipped cream to taste

Instructions

• Place the ice cream, vodka, Irish cream, and Kahlua in a blender. Blend the mixture until it’s smooth.
  1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, 2 ounces peppermint vodka, 2 ounces Irish cream, 1 ounce Kahlua coffee liqueur
  
• Add half of the crushed peppermints to the blender and pulse just to combine.
  ⅔ cup crushed peppermints
  
• Set up two plates, one with chocolate sauce poured on it and one with the remaining crushed peppermints on it.
  
• Dip the rims of 4 glass into the chocolate syrup, then dip into the crushed peppermint.
  Chocolate syrup
  
• Drizzle the inside of each glass with chocolate syrup.
  
• Pour an even amount of the ice cream mixture into each glass.
  
• Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed peppermints.
  Whipped cream
  

Notes

• For even more peppermint flavor, use all peppermint ice cream of half peppermint/half vanilla ice cream.
• These cocktails are best served as soon as they made so that the ice cream doesn’t get warm.
• Peppermint vodka adds more flavor, but you can use plain.

Nutrition

Calories: 1052kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 104g | Vitamin A: 1494IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 513mg | Iron: 1mg

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