Mudslide cocktail

The Mudslide is a popular, creamy cocktail that tastes like a boozy milkshake, typically blending vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream with ice cream or cream. It originated in the 1970s at a resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It's often served frozen or on the rocks and is considered a classic dessert drink.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cocktail is very high in sugar and fat, with most of its calories coming from the dairy and sugary liqueurs. A single serving can easily contain 400-600 calories, offering little nutritional value beyond a quick energy boost.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	475 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Alcohol	22 g

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 180-200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Mudslide is culturally interesting as a prime example of the 'dessert cocktail' trend, blurring the line between a drink and a treat. Nutritionally, it's essentially a liquid dessert, comparable in calories and sugar to a large slice of cake or a premium ice cream sundae.