Flora-Bama Bushwacker Drink Recipe

The Flora-Bama Bushwacker is a legendary frozen cocktail hailing from the famous Flora-Bama Lounge on the Florida-Alabama border. This boozy milkshake is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor from rum, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, and vanilla ice cream. Whether you're reminiscing about beach vacations or looking to impress guests at home, this indulgent drink is the perfect way to bring the beach bar vibe to your blender.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 1

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 oz dark rum
1 oz coffee liqueur e.g., Kahlúa
1 oz dark crème de cacao
1 oz amaretto
2 oz milk or half & half for a richer taste
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 to 1½ cups ice
Optional garnishes:
Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherry

Equipment

Blender
Tall glass or hurricane glass
Measuring jigger or shot glass
Ice cream scoop
Straw (optional)
Spoon (for layering or scooping garnish)

Method

Prepare your glass (optional): Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of your serving glass and place it in the freezer to chill while you blend.
Add all ingredients to the blender: Combine the rum, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, amaretto, milk, vanilla ice cream, and ice.
Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30–45 seconds until thick and creamy.
Pour and garnish: Remove the glass from the freezer. Pour the Bushwacker into the glass and top with whipped cream and a cherry.
Serve immediately: Enjoy with a straw or spoon!

Notes

For a stronger version, float a splash of 151-proof rum on top after blending.
Swap dairy milk for almond milk or coconut milk to make it dairy-free.
Want extra chocolate flavor? Add a spoonful of chocolate syrup directly into the blender.
For a frozen cocktail party, batch the ingredients ahead of time and keep them in the freezer until ready to blend.