I’m definitely a fan of combining cocktails and dessert, so I’ve always loved a good frozen mudslide. I wanted to put a Christmas twist on it by adding lots of peppermint flavor, and boy did it turn out well! This peppermint mocha mudslide comes together so fast, with just a few ingredients and a blender.
Ingredients for Peppermint Mocha Mudslide
Ice Cream: Vanilla ice cream is the base of this boozy milkshake. Peppermint Vodka: Smirnoff does a really nice peppermint vodka that works great. Creme de menthe can also be used, but it is much sweeter. Irish Cream: This creamy liqueur adds a rich, warm flavor. Kahlua: Coffee liqueur intensifies the mocha flavor, and adds more depth. 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. Chocolate Syrup: This is used to coat the glasses, and slowly mixes into the drink as you go.
Tips for Success
For even more peppermint flavor, I use all peppermint ice cream or half peppermint/half vanilla ice cream. Dairy-free ice cream works here too, so if you’re lactose intolerant, you can still enjoy these peppermint mudslides! These cocktails are best served as soon as they’re made so that the ice cream doesn’t get warm.
Serving Suggestions
I top off every one of these peppermint mudslides with tons of whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and extra peppermints. Sometimes I add a drizzle of caramel to add another layer of flavor, and it is so yummy!
How to Make a Peppermint Mudslide Step by Step
Blend Ingredients: Place 1½ quarts of vanilla ice cream, 2 ounces of peppermint vodka, 2 ounces of Irish cream, and 1 ounce of Kahlua coffee liqueur in a blender. Blend the mixture until it’s smooth. Add Peppermints: Add ⅓ cup of crushed peppermints to the blender and pulse just to combine. Dip the Rims: Set up two plates; one with ½ cup of the chocolate sauce poured on it, and one with the remaining ⅓ cup of crushed peppermints on it. Dip the rims of 4 glass into the chocolate syrup, then dip into the crushed peppermint. Drizzle the Chocolate: Drizzle the inside of each glass with the remaining chocolate syrup. Pour: Pour an even amount of the blended ice cream mixture into each glass. Serve: Top each peppermint mudslide with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed peppermints, if desired.
