What’s a bushwacker?

Only the best boozy chocolate milkshake ever.

Whipped cream and maraschino cherries top it all off for a boozy milkshake you won’t soon forget.

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Learn how to make a Bushwacker.

Trust usyou’ll want to try this one.

Why Do They Call It A Bushwacker?

Southern Living Bushwacker drink ingredients

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What Is A Bushwacker Made Of?

Is it a cocktail?

Mix to combine, then wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Southern Living Bushwacker drink combining the ice and liquors in a blender

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cream of coconut

1/4cup(2 oz.)

coffee liqueur, chilled

1/4cup(2 oz.)

Irish cream liqueur, chilled

1/4cup(2 oz.)

Southern Living Bushwacker drink adding the ice cream to the blender

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dark creme de cacao liqueur, chilled

1/4cup(2 oz.)

black or dark rum, chilled

2Tbsp.

(1 oz.)

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Add ice cream:

Add ice cream, and process until smooth.

Serve:

Pour into parfait glasses.

Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living Bushwacker drink in glasses to serve topped with whipped cream and a cherry

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Yesalthough minimal, the coffee liqueur does contain some caffeine.