Hummer Cocktail is an excellent adult summer drink. Why are these Ice Cream Cocktails called Hummers? It is because – one sip and you will start humming! Put your summer guests into a state of bliss with this fantastic drink and try these excellent adult summer drinks.
Milk shakes for the grown-ups who like the idea of a milkshake but want something with a little kick! These ice cream cocktails have the consistency of a milkshake, but it is not kid’s stuff. You could say that these ice cream cocktails are adult milkshakes!
History: Bartender Jerome Adam, at the Detroit’s Bayview Yacht Club, is believed to have originated the Hummer Cocktail in early 1968. In England, it is known as a Detroit Hummer. The drink is famous at the club.
- 1 ounce Amaretto
- 1 ounce dark cream de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce creme de menthe
- 1 ounce brandy
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce banana liquueur
- 1 ounce white creme de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce blue curaco
- 1 ounce white creme de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 2 ounces brandy
- 1 scoop lemon ice cream
- 1 scoop orange sherbet
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 1 ounce brown creme de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
- 1 ounce white creme de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 1 ounce Amaretto
- 1 scoop lemon ice cream
- 1 scoop orange sherbet
- 1 ounce Galliano
- 1 ounce white creme de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce green creme de menthe
- 1 ounce white creme de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua)
- 1 ounce creme de cacao or light rum
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce brandy
- 1/2 ounce white creme de cacao
- 1/2 ounce creme de menthe
- 2 scoops chocolate chip ice cream
- 1 ounce Amaretto
- 1 ounce strawberry liqueur
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 1 ounce white creme de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce Jack Daniels
- 1 ounce dark creme de cacao
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
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When making any of the Hummer cocktails, let the ice cream soften some before using.
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Optional: For a milder flavor, you may add some ice as desired.
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Place all the ingredients (for the drink you select) in a blender and blend until smooth. The mixture will be thick like a milkshake. Traditionally these drinks are served in highball glasses, but I sometimes serve them in other types of glasses.
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Each recipe makes 2 small servings or 1 larger serving.
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NOTE: I can very easily drink the whole batch myself!