How to Make a Chocolate and Almond Mudslide Cocktail

A chocolate and almond mudslide cocktail is a simple, easy-to-prepare cocktail that is excellent for cocktail parties or as an after-dinner treat. Served with a slice of cheesecake or vanilla cake, a chocolate and almond mudslide can be part of a decadent dessert. You can even make chocolate and almond mudslide cocktails well before a big party as long as you keep them in pitchers on plenty of ice or in the refrigerator. This recipe makes two cocktails, though it is easily doubled.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1 cup chocolate ice cream
• Blender
• 1 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. amaretto
• 1 oz. Kahlua
• 1 oz. Irish cream liqueur
• 2 Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
• 2 dark chocolate squares (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Combine the crushed ice and chocolate ice cream in a blender. Cover and blend on high speed for 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the vodka, amaretto, Kahlua, and Irish cream liqueur. Pulse on low speed for 20-30 seconds until the drink is completely smooth and well combined.

3. Transfer the chocolate and almond mudslide cocktails to martini or short cocktail glasses. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry or a piece of dark chocolate.

Tips & Warnings

• To make an alcohol-free chocolate almond mudslide cocktail, simply replace the vodka with half-and-half. Replace the amaretto with almond flavoring, and replace the Kahlua and Irish cream liqueur with coffee syrup.

References

• The Bartender's Best Friend; Regan, Mardee; 2002

Resources

• Webtender: Drink Recipes and Tips