Pumpkin Spice Mudslide
Pumpkin Spice Mudslide is a creamy, indulgent fall cocktail made with pumpkin spice, coffee liqueur, vodka, and rich cream. It’s the perfect cozy drink for autumn gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Ice
- Rocks glass or short cocktail glass
- Cocktail strainer
- Small spoon, optional, for garnish
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tablespoons vodka
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua or another coffee liqueur
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Chocolate shavings optional
- Ice for shaking
Instructions
Fill the shaker with ice
- Add a generous handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. I like using plenty of ice because the drink is best served very cold.
Add the cocktail ingredients
- Pour in:
- 3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tablespoons vodka
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua or coffee liqueur
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- The pumpkin pie spice may float on the surface at first, and that’s completely fine.
Shake well
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds.
- This is an important step. A good shake chills the cocktail and helps distribute the pumpkin spice throughout the creamy mixture.
Strain into a glass
- Strain the drink into a chilled rocks glass. You can serve it over fresh ice if you prefer your mudslide extra cold.
Add chocolate
- Finish with a small sprinkle of chocolate shavings if desired. That’s it. Your Pumpkin Spice Mudslide is ready to enjoy.
Notes
Recipe Note: Pumpkin pie spice can settle slightly because this recipe doesn’t contain a large amount of liquid. Give the cocktail a thorough shake before serving. If you want an especially smooth drink, strain it carefully through a fine cocktail strainer.
I also recommend tasting the spice balance before making a second drink. Different pumpkin pie spice blends can vary in strength, so you may prefer slightly more or less depending on the brand.