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A rocks glass on a dark marble bar top containing a Cherry Rose Mudslide cocktail, showcasing dramatic swirls of deep black cherry liqueur and creamy white layers, topped with ice and two maraschino cherries, with a softly lit bar blurred in the background.

Cherry Rose Mudslide

A stunning layered dessert cocktail featuring rich coffee liqueur, a vibrant cherry vodka swirl, and a smooth float of sweet cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Vodka Chilled
  • 1 oz Coffee liqueur Creates the dark base
  • 1 oz Irish cream For silky richness
  • ½ oz Cherry syrup Adds color and fruit flavor
  • 1 oz Heavy cream Floated on top
  • 2 whole Maraschino cherries With stems for garnish
  • 1 cup Ice cubes For mixing and serving

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker For blending the cherry layer
  • 1 Short Serving Glass To show the beautiful layers
  • 1 Metal Bar Spoon Crucial for floating the cream
  • 1 Measuring Jigger For accurate alcohol pours

Method
 

  1. Pour the dark coffee liqueur directly into a chilled serving glass to form the bottom layer.
  2. Add fresh ice carefully into the glass to support the upcoming liquid layers without splashing.
  3. Shake the vodka and cherry syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker until deeply chilled.
  4. Strain the pink cherry mixture slowly over the ice to build the second beautiful layer.
  5. Pour the Irish cream gently over the back of a metal spoon to float it evenly.
  6. Add the heavy cream using the exact same spoon method to create the final white top.
  7. Balance two maraschino cherries on the rim or the top ice cube to garnish the glass.
  8. Serve immediately while the drink is ice cold and the marble pattern is fully visible.

Notes

Pour the cream slowly over the back of a metal spoon to ensure the delicate layers remain beautifully distinct in the glass.