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Bushwacker Cocktail Recipe
ByJames
The Bushwacker tastes like a boozy chocolate milkshake with tropical coconut notes. This frozen cocktail from the Virgin Islands combines rum, coffee liqueur, and cream of coconut into a creamy dessert drink that’s become legendary from St. Thomas to Florida beaches.
Bushwacker Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: CaribbeanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
3
minutesCalories
419
kcal
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz dark rum
30 ml 1 fl oz Kahlúa coffee liqueur
30 ml 1 fl oz crème de cacao
60 ml 2 fl oz cream of coconut
60 ml 2 fl oz whole milk
1 handful 1 handful ice cubes
Whipped cream for garnish
1 1 maraschino cherry
Fresh grated nutmeg
Equipment
Blender
Hurricane glass
Bar spoon
Jigger
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Chill your hurricane glass in the freezer for 5 minutes. Optionally, drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of the glass.
- Blend the cocktail: Add rum, Kahlúa, crème de cacao, cream of coconut, and milk to your blender. Pulse briefly to combine.
- Add ice and blend: Add ice cubes and blend on high speed for 20-25 seconds until the mixture reaches a thick milkshake consistency.
- Check consistency: The drink should hold its shape but still pour smoothly. Add more ice if too thin, or a splash of milk if too thick.
- Serve and garnish: Pour into the chilled glass. Top with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and a light dusting of fresh grated nutmeg.
Notes
- Quality matters: Use real cream of coconut, not coconut milk. Coco López gives the authentic sweetness and texture that makes this cocktail special.
