By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 12, 2021
Perfectly creamy, this peppermint mudslide cocktail is one of my favorite treats to make around Christmas. This boozy milkshake is filled with crushed peppermints, peppermint vodka, Irish cream, chocolate syrup, ice cream, and coffee liqueur, and I can whip one up in minutes!
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!
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- ▢ 1½ quarts vanilla ice cream 1361 grams (3 pints)
- ▢ 2 ounces peppermint vodka 57 grams
- ▢ 2 ounces Irish cream 57 grams
- ▢ 1 ounce Kahlua coffee liqueur 28
- ▢ ⅔ cup crushed peppermints 119 grams, divided
- ▢ 1 cup chocolate syrup 280 grams, divided
- ▢ Whipped cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Place the ice cream, vodka, Irish cream, and Kahlua in a blender. Blend the mixture until it’s smooth. 1½ 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 ½ cup of the 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. 1 cup chocolate syrup
- Drizzle the inside of each glass with the remaining chocolate syrup.
- Pour an even amount of the ice cream mixture into each glass.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed peppermints, if desired. Whipped cream
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- High Powered Blender
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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.
More Christmas Drinks We Love!
Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Holiday Sangria
Bailey’s Irish Cream Milkshake
White Christmas Tequila Sours
Peppermint Mudslide Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- High Powered Blender
Ingredients
- 1½ quarts vanilla ice cream 1361 grams (3 pints)
- 2 ounces peppermint vodka 57 grams
- 2 ounces Irish cream 57 grams
- 1 ounce Kahlua coffee liqueur 28
- ⅔ cup crushed peppermints 119 grams, divided
- 1 cup chocolate syrup 280 grams, divided
- Whipped cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Place the ice cream, vodka, Irish cream, and Kahlua in a blender. Blend the mixture until it’s smooth. 1½ 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 ½ cup of the 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. 1 cup chocolate syrup
- Drizzle the inside of each glass with the remaining chocolate syrup.
- Pour an even amount of the ice cream mixture into each glass.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed peppermints, if desired. Whipped cream
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
