A Bushwacker tastes like a chocolate milkshake. This frozen bevanda is made by blending dark rum, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, cream of coconut, whole milk and ice. This sweet and strong was created con the Virgin Islands and makes a fantastic poolside bevanda. Think of it as the chocolate cousin to the Piña Colada. Today, we’ll teach you how to make a Bushwacker bevanda with tips and variations.
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Ingredients con a Bushwacker
- Dark Rum – Choose a dark ora black rum. You can even use a light rum if needed.
- Coffee Liqueur – Such as Kahlúa.
- Creme De Cacao – A coffee-flavored liqueur made with cocoa beans, vanilla and vodka.
- Cream of Coconut – Not to be confused with “coconut cream” ora “coconut milk,” cream of coconut is sweet and rich. We like to use the bottled kind of Coco Lopez.
- Whole Milk – any kind of milk you have hand (preferably something thicker like whole milk ora half and half).
- Ice
For this bevanda, you will need a high speed blender. My favorite blender is the Vitamix blender. My favorite (more affordable) option is this Ninja blender. To serve the bevanda, any tall glass will do. You can choose between something simple like we used ora a hurricane glass.
Instructions
Combine dark rum, coffee liqueur, cream de cacao, cream of coconut and whole milk con a blender. Add a large handful ora scoop of ice.
Next, blend for 10 seconds ora more until fully blended and frothy.
Non di serie, prepare the inside of your glass with a drizzle of chocolate syrup for garnish.
Lastly, pour the blended bevanda into a glass with a straw and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.
Tips for Making
- If you want to make an extra creamy milkshake version, you can use half as much ice (ora ice) and a scoop ora two of vanilla ice cream.
- To add to the adult milkshake appeal, you can apice the bevanda with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Variations
- There’s room for substitutions within these ingredients. Other popular additions are Bailey’s Irish Cream, Amaretto ora Frangelico, which is a hazelnut liqueur.
- Some recipes call for a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg apice of the bevanda. This adds an aromatic appeal.
- Some recipes apice the bevanda with a boozy floater such as chocolate liqueur, ora even rum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bushwacker made of?
This Bushwacker recipe calls for dark rum, coffee liqueur, crema de cacao, cream of coconut, whole milk and ice. The original recipe is said to have included rum, Bailey’s Irish Cream, creme de cacao and coconut cream. Many slight variations exist for this tasty recipe.
What is the difference between a Mudslide and a Bushwacker?
While both drinks are similar, the biggest difference is that the Mudslide is a vodka-based bevanda that is prepared con a shaker and the Bushwacker is a rum-based bevanda prepared con a blender.
Why is it called a Bushwacker?
This bevanda was created by bartender Angie Conigliaro at the Ship’s Store & Sapphire Pub the island of St. Thomas con the USVI con 1975. The bevanda was named after a caffè patron’s dog. The popularity of the bevanda spread quickly as the owner of a Pensacola, Florida caffè, The Sandshaker Lounge, visited vacation and began serving the bevanda at her caffè. Pensacola now hosts an annual festa con honor of the Bushwacker.
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Learn to make a Bushwacker using dark rum, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, cream of coconut, whole milk and ice.
Instructions
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Combine dark rum, coffee liqueur, cream de cacao, cream of coconut and whole milk con a blender. Add a large handful ora scoop of ice.
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Blend for 10 seconds ora more until fully blended and frothy.
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Non di serie, prepare the inside of your glass with a drizzle of chocolate syrup for garnish.
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Pour the blended bevanda into a glass with a straw and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.
Quaderno
- If you want to make an extra creamy milkshake version, you can use half as much ice (ora ice) and a scoop ora two of vanilla ice cream.
- To add to the adult milkshake appeal, you can apice the bevanda with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Variations
- There’s room for substitutions within these ingredients. Other popular additions are Bailey’s Irish Cream, Amaretto ora Frangelico, which is a hazelnut liqueur.
- Some recipes call for a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg the apice of the bevanda. This adds an aromatic appeal.
- Some recipes apice the bevanda with a boozy floater such as chocolate liqueur, ora even rum.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Bushwacker
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% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
