Classic Bushwacker Cocktail

Artney at My Pretty Brown Eats

This Classic Bushwacker cocktail is the best of both worlds! This boozy beverage is where an "adult" milkshake meets a creamy rum and coffee-flavored cocktail.

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Beverages, Cocktails

Servings

Calories 551 kcal

Equipment

High-powered Blender
Hurricane or Iced Coffee glass approximately 16 oz

Ingredients

3 ounces dark or white rum or coconut flavored rum (if you like coconut) - I used white rum
2 ounces Kahlua (Coffee Liqueur)
2 ounces Crème de Cacao or Chocolate Cream Liqueur like Mozart
2 ounces Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut 1 ounce if you want less coconut flavor
2 ounces Bushwacker Coconut Rum Cream
1/2 cup Homestyle Vanilla Ice Cream
4 cups Ice Add more for desired consistency
Coconut shavings to rim your glass - totally optional
Chocolate Sauce to drizzle inside of glass and garnish
Whipped Topping for garnish optional
a few sprinkles of nutmeg
Maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender (not including ice).
Add ice and blend on high for 20-25 seconds or until it is the consistency you would like. I prefer my Bushwacker a milkshake consistency.
Pour cocktail blend into a tall glass (16 oz) drizzled with chocolate sauce. Use a Hurricane glass if you have one.
Garnish with shaved chocolate, sprinkles of nutmeg, and a maraschino cherry, two or three! The cherries are optional.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

- You can use white, dark, or coconut-flavored rum. I like using Parrot Bay Coconut Rum (90% Proof) as well.

- Kahlua Coffee liqueur is what I used in my cocktail. Sometimes I like to add more because I love the coffee flavor!

- If you can't find Crème de Cacao, most Spirit stores sell Chocolate (Cream) Liqueur.

- Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut is my preference. Also, make sure you get a Cream of Coconut and not Coconut Milk. You can also rim your glass using cream of coconut. This is totally optional!

- Bushwacker Coconut Rum Cream is a Caribbean rum blended with cream. It has notes of coffee, chocolate, and naturally flavored coconut.

- I've made my Bushwacker with and without ice cream. I prefer my cocktail with ice cream for sure. If you use ice and the ingredients only, it will still be delicious!

- Everyone has their favorite chocolate sauce. Use whichever brand you prefer. Torani, Godiva, and Hershey's are my recommendations.

- A few sprinkles of nutmeg go a long way!

- If you don't use ice cream you will need to increase the amount of ice used.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 DrinksCalories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 2gSugar: 47g

Keyword adult beverages, cocktails, milkshake, mocktails

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