The Recipe · No.1090 · Virgin Mudslide (Mudslide Mocktail)
Virgin Mudslide (Mudslide Mocktail), and where to source it
For anything creamy, the fat has to be cold and the drink over-shaken, or it separates in the glass. Ice-cold cream and a long, hard shake are what give a mudslide its thick, milkshake body. Shake it longer than feels right.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep7 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineCreamy
Cost$$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains dairy
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for1servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Cold brew concentrate
Strong and low-acid, standing in for the vodka and coffee liqueur. It has to punch through the dairy.
1 1/2 ozrecommended
Local / market
Chocolate syrup
A thick dark chocolate syrup for the body the Irish cream and cacao used to bring, plus a swirl for the glass.
3/4 ozrecommended
Local / market
Heavy cream
Cold from the fridge so it whips thick in the shake and doesn't split.
Can you make Virgin Mudslide (Mudslide Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed
No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.
Can you freeze Virgin Mudslide (Mudslide Mocktail)? — Yes
Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.
Can you make Virgin Mudslide (Mudslide Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.
Is Virgin Mudslide (Mudslide Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes
Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.
Is Virgin Mudslide (Mudslide Mocktail) vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
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