Texas Sling
The Texas Sling is a strong rum creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Blended and served in a wine glass.
- 4 min
- Wine glass
- Blended
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 87 out of 100
- Bitter
- 26 out of 100
- Creamy
- 89 out of 100
- Smoky
- 20 out of 100
- Boozy
- 54 out of 100
How to make a Texas Sling
To make a Texas Sling, blend with ice and pour into a wine glass: ½ oz Kahlua, ½ oz Irish cream, ½ oz Amaretto, ½ oz 151 proof rum and 1 oz cream.
You'll need
- Kahlua½ oz
- Irish cream½ oz
- Amaretto½ oz
- 151 proof rum½ oz
- Cream1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Add Kahlua, Irish cream, amaretto, 151 proof rum and cream to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 2
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 3
Pour into a wine glass.
Why blend? Blending Kahlua and Irish cream with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
Texas Sling questions
What does a Texas Sling taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly creamy and sweet. It's a strong drink at about 16% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Texas Sling?
About 16% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Texas Sling and a Jamaica Kiss?
Both use Kahlua and cream. The Texas Sling adds Irish cream, Amaretto and 151 proof rum, while the Jamaica Kiss uses light rum. Both are blended, but the Texas Sling goes in a wine glass and the Jamaica Kiss in a hurricane glass. The Texas Sling is the stronger of the two.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve a Texas Sling in?
A wine glass.