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Jerome Adams created this boozy ice cream drink in 1968 at Detroit’s Bayview Yacht Club—and he still works there to this day. The Hummer has become legendary among the sailing set, but it’s also a Michigan staple inland, where it’s served in plastic party cups in backyards around the state. (In fancier restaurants you’ll often find it in a wine glass, topped with whipped cream.)

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Ingredients.

• 1 1/2 ounces white rum, preferably Bacardi Light
• 1 1/2 ounces Kahlua
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• Add all ingredients to a blender, add two ice cubes and blend until smooth.
• Pour into a rocks glass.

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The Famous Hummer Cocktail (Kahlua, Rum, and Vanilla Ice Cream)

If you want to put your summer dinner guests into a state of bliss, this dessert-type cocktail is the answer. I was introduced to “The Hummer” by the mixologist himself at the Bayview Yacht Club .  Back in the day, when my husband was working red-capet events for Audi he managed a regatta in Detroit. It was at that event that I met Jerome Adams, inventor of “The Hummer.” The drink is famous at the club. When you walked into the bar there was a constant hum of blenders going. I had to try it. It was. and still is, the best “adult” milkshake I’ve ever had—sweet, creamy, with a hint of coffee flavor. As I was pretty much going “ga ga” over the drink, Jerome asked me if I wanted to learn how to make it. Wow. Amazing. What a gift. YES! I will now pass along the recipe exactly as I received it from Jerome.

The Famous Hummer Cocktail (Kahlua, Rum, and Vanilla Ice Cream) ice cubes large container of quality vanilla ice cream (you know it’s good when you see vanilla bean flecks) Kahlua Barcardi Rum

1. Fill 1/2 of the blender with ice cubes.

2. Fill the top half with vanilla ice cream.

3. With equal amount of Kahula and rum in each hand, pour until the liquid reaches 1/2 way up the blender.

4. Blend until you have the most delicious adult milk shake you’ve ever tasted. (Adjust with ice cubes, ice cream as necessary to get ideal consistency).

By: Michele Tedrick, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC, Holistic Chef

Ingredients

• large container of quality vanilla ice cream (you know it's good when you see vanilla bean flecks)
• Barcardi Rum
• Step 1 1. Fill 1/2 of the blender with ice cubes.
• Step 2 2. Fill the top half with vanilla ice cream.
• Step 3 3. With equal amount of Kahula and rum in each hand, pour until the liquid reaches 1/2 way up the blender.
• Step 4 4. Blend until you have the most delicious adult milk shake you’ve ever tasted. (Adjust with ice cubes, ice cream as necessary to get ideal consistency).

8 thoughts on “The Famous Hummer Cocktail (Kahlua, Rum, and Vanilla Ice Cream)”

Found you at Tastequery. I love this recipe. I am willing to dive into the RUm and the ice cream.

Ha ha! Especially on a hot day!

A girlfriend from work told me about this years ago…..she called it a Polar Bear and only thing different was to add some cinnamon! You are right, DELICH!!!!!!!

One major correction though… The correct Yacht Club is Bayview Yacht Club where Jerome Adams started and continues to work to this very day and along the way, created the famous drink "Hummer".

Having worked at Bayview Yacht Club ' back in the day ' I was blessed to have worked with Jerome and taste the famous Hummer on occasion! The whole staff there as well as the members were awesome! I'll always remember my time there as some of the best as a young adult! God Bless!

Beth, It's so nice to interact with people who knew the man who invented this drink. I didn't even know his name, but I remember his jovial personality and kindness. Many thanks for taking the time to comment.

Michele

Does anyone know if this is the same Kahlua Hummer they make at TGI Friday's? Thanks.

At Christmas time several of us Menswear Buyers working at Hudson’s Department Store would order these by the pitcher at the London Chop House (after work of course).

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Bay Hill Hummer

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If you want to drink like golf legend Arnold Palmer you can, of course, mix up that refreshing and famous iced tea and lemonade drink that bears his name. If you're in the mood for something a little stronger, turn to the Bay Hill hummer. It was one of the golfer's favorite alcoholic drinks.

Though they may be rare today, there is a whole host of "hummer" recipes. You might say they were among the first boozy milkshakes and it all started in the late 1960s. The recipes include a great variety of flavors, from chocolate to strawberry, and many did not take on the "hummer" name.

The Bay Hill hummer is one of those recipes and it comes from Palmer's own golf course, Bay Hill Club and Lounge in Orlando, Florida. The recipe is a delicious mix of vodka, chocolate, and brandy blended with the best vanilla ice cream you can find. It's a tasty treat, but don't let the sweetness fool you because it's a rather strong drink.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces brandy

1 ounce vodka

1 ounce dark crème de cacao

2 to 4 scoops vanilla ice cream , softened

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.

In a blender , add the brandy, vodka, dark crème de cacao, and ice cream.

Blend until smooth .

Pour into a well-chilled tall glass .

• The drink is better if you allow the ice cream to soften before adding it to the blender.

Mix Your Hummer Like Arnold Palmer

The Bay Hill hummer is easy enough, it's even a bit like a blended brandy Alexander . While you have many options, there are two specific brands that Arnold Palmer enjoyed in the drink.

The first is Ketel One Vodka , which is well known to have been Palmer's vodka of choice for many years. It's an exceptionally smooth vodka and it does make some excellent cocktails. However, it is not inexpensive and if you prefer to save some cash for a drink like this, there are some good and reasonably priced vodkas available . 

The other ingredient is Haagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream. However, any good ice cream—preferably one  made with real vanilla beans —will make a perfectly fine hummer.

How Strong Is a Bay Hill Hummer?

Maybe it's the delicious taste or the possibility that people drink hummers too quickly, but it doesn't have the high alcohol content that its reputation suggests. It is one of the stronger blended cocktails, though. When made with two scoops of ice cream, it weighs in at 16 percent ABV (32 proof), or about half the strength of a martini . Of course, the more ice cream you add, the lighter it will become.

The Story of the Hummer Cocktail

The original hummer cocktail was created in 1967 by Jerome Adams at the Bayview Yacht Club in Detroit, Michigan. This is why it's also sometimes called the Detroit hummer.

The rum ice cream recipe was the result of the then-new bartender trying to mix up something different for customers. He admits in an interview with the Detroit Metro Times that he never thought it would be an international success. Adams says the drink was named the hummer because one customer commented that it's so strong that two will make you want to hum.

Adams' recipe mixes 1 1/2 ounce each rum and Kahlúa with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and "a couple ice cubes." It's a fantastic blended drink and can be adapted in many ways.

Recipe Variations

• Over the years, the love for the hummer has inspired new recipes, including Palmer's favorite Bay Hill hummer. Other hummers include a banana split with banana and chocolate liqueurs; a candy cane with peppermint schnapps and crème de cacao; and a strawberry shortcake with strawberry liqueur and amaretto.
• You can also transform some of your favorite sweet cocktails into a hummer by using the main liquors. For instance, a Creamsicle is made with triple sec, amaretto, and lemon ice cream with orange sherbet. A grasshopper uses crème de menthe and cacao, while a mocha hummer uses coffee liqueur and crème de cacao. Both of those use vanilla ice cream, as most hummers do.
• The possibilities for creating hummers are endless. Keep your liquor pour to a total of 2 to 3 ounces and use 2 to 4 scoops of ice cream. With 4 scoops, you can easily get 2 short or 1 tall drink.
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