Bushwacker Recipe & How to Make a Cream of Coconut (2024)

Sharing our classic Bushwacker recipe, a frozen co*cktail (that’s a mix between a chocolate milkshake and piña colada) and tips on how to make your own homemade cream of coconut.

The Bushwacker is a grown-up “milkshake” that is sweet, creamy, and very addictive!

It is the decadent version of the classic childhood chocolate milkshake with hints of coffee and coconut and a rum base.

And because the Bushwacker is made using a blender, making it for a crowd is a breeze.

Topped up with whipped cream and a cherry and garnished with chocolate syrup and grated chocolate, you can easily be convinced that you are having a regular “innocent” milkshake!

The Bushwacker is similar to a Mudslide co*cktail (so it definitely pairs well with our Boozy Mudslide Icebox Cake).

And it’s kinda the chocolate version of a Piña Colada so if you love those co*cktails, you need to try the Bushwacker!

History of the Bushwacker

The co*cktail was invented in the 1970’s at Virgin Islands resort named The Ship’s Store & Sapphire Pub on St. Thomas by bartender, Angie Conigliaro.

The original Bushwacker consists of rum, Baileys, coconut cream (which is not the same as coconut milk) and dark creme de cacao.

Nowadays, many recipes include coffee liqueurs and surprising additions like Amaretto or Triple sec.

Some have very little alcohol while others include a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Our version is a well-balanced chocolate and coffee boozy milkshake that’s not too sweet and not too high in alcohol content.

In the mood for more coffee co*cktails? Try theCarajillo,Espresso Martini with Baileys, andCoffee Old Fashioned co*cktail.

What’s in our Bushwacker co*cktail?

Rum— Golden or dark rum of your choice

Kahlua Coffee liqueur — Or any other coffee liquor

Crème de cacao liqueur — A sweet alcoholic liqueur chocolate bean flavored liqueur also used in a Brandy Alexander

Whole milk

Cream of coconut— Which is not to be confused with coconut milk. You can use store bought options like “Coco Lopez”or make it yourself at home. It’s incredibly easy and cheap to make!

Ice

Whipped cream— For garnish

Maraschino cherry— For garnish

Chocolate syrup— For garnish

Dark chocolate gratings— For garnish

Useful Equipment to Make a Bushwacker

Blender — Because this co*cktail is made using a blender, it’s convenient and quick to make makes, especially for a large crowd.

Jigger— To measure each liquid

Hurricane glass— Also known as Piña colada glass

Saucepan— If you’re opting to make the cream of coconut at home

Measuring cups— For the homemade version of cream of coconut

Fine grater

Straw

How to Make a Homemade Cream of Coconut?

This is a very quick, easy, and cheap ingredient to make at home. It’s used in many co*cktails (like the piña colada) and for baking.

Ingredients

1 can of coconut milk

1 cup of granulated white sugar

Pinch of salt

Step-by-step Instructions

1 — In a saucepan, add the coconut milk, the granulated white sugar, and a pinch of salt.

2 — Heat on medium while mixing it and let it cook for 5 minutes.Once it becomes almost transparent, it’s done!

Allow to cool and store in a crystal container in the fridge for up to a week.

How to Make a Bushwacker

1 — Add all the ingredients (ice, rum, Kahlua, crème de cacao, cream of coconut, and whole milk) to the blender.

3 — Blend and mix well until you get a creamy and thick consistency.

4 — Swirl some chocolate syrup inside your glass.

5 — Pour the co*cktail into the glass.

6 — Top up with some whipped cream, freshly grated dark chocolate, and a maraschino cherry.Add a straw and enjoy!

Notes and Tips

The Bushwacker is best consumed right after being made since it has finely blended ice that can melt easily if it sits.

If you love our Bushwacker recipe, then you’ll surely love these other recipes below —

• Dark Chocolate Espresso Milkshake Shotsare extremely rich and chocolatey.
• ThisBaileys Tiramisu Crepe Caketakes tiramisu to a whole new level with a kick of alcohol.
• TheBoozy Mudslide Icebox Cakeis a combination of cake, ice cream, espresso, and Irish cream liquor.
• Baileys Ice Cream with Whiskey Caramelfor a late-night adult dessert.

Don’t forget to share your Bushwacker with us onInstagramusing the hashtag#sugarandclothloves. We always love seeing all of your creations! Looking for more quick and delicious recipes? You can find them allright herewith a fewdessertsto go along with them.