Bushwhacker
Indulge in the creamy, tropical decadence of the Bushwhacker, a frosty cocktail-dessert hybrid that’s perfect for summer soirées or treating yourself to a sweet escape. This crowd-pleasing drink blends the richness of dark rum and coffee liqueur with the tropical allure of coconut cream and a splash of milk, all elevated by velvety vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Served thick and milkshake-like, the Bushwhacker is finished with a luxurious swirl of whipped cream, a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or nutmeg, and a classic maraschino cherry for a show-stopping presentation. Quick to prepare in just 5 minutes, this boozy favorite balances indulgence with a refreshing twist, making it the ultimate frozen cocktail for adults.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Dark rum
- 1 ounce Coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
- 2 ounces Coconut cream
- 2 ounces Milk (or any dairy-free alternative)
- 1 ounce Chocolate syrup
- 1 cup Vanilla ice cream
- 1.5 cups Ice
- optional Whipped cream
- optional Chocolate shavings or grated nutmeg
- 1 optional Maraschino cherry
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and prepare a blender.
In the blender, combine dark rum, coffee liqueur, coconut cream, milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream, and ice.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. The mixture should have a thick, milkshake-like consistency.
Pour the blended Bushwhacker into two chilled glasses.
Top each glass with whipped cream, chocolate shavings (or a sprinkle of grated nutmeg), and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
Serve immediately with a straw or spoon, and enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 471 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
