Growing up doesn’t mean you have to give up the sweetness of summer! And we’re pretty sure the only thing better than a popsicle or an ice cream sandwich on a hot August afternoon is an ice cream cocktail on a hot August afternoon! Give one of these sweet treats a try or share your favorite recipe with us in the comments!
Bananas Foster Shake
2 oz rum½ cup milk
1 banana
3 tbsp vanilla ice cream
1 tsp caramel
Dash of cinnamon
Cherry for garnish
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into a glass, garnish with a cherry and serve.
Coconut Rum Yum
1 cup spiced rum1 pint coconut sorbet
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream & ground nutmeg for garnish
Blend sorbet, ice cream and rum until smooth. Divide among four glasses. Add whipped cream on top and sprinkle with ground nutmeg.
Spiked Snickerdoodle
¼ cup whipped vodka¼ cup milk
2 snickerdoodle cookies
7 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
Break off half of one cookie, crumble and set aside. Blend remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with cookie crumbles.
Salted Caramel Dream
2 oz tequila1 cup vanilla ice cream
½ cup caramel
Whipped cream & sea salt for garnish
Blend the ice cream, caramel, tequila and three ice cubes until smooth. Divide between two glasses. Add whipped cream on top and sprinkle with sea salt.