If I had to pick a favorite frozen cocktail, it would always be a Bushwacker. It always takes me back to Pensacola Beach-- white sand between my toes, styrofoam cup in hand filled with the creamiest, coconutiest, coldest drink-- A Bushwacker!
According to cocktail folklore the Bushwacker originated at the Sandshaker on Pensacola Beach, now you can find them everywhere, but to me the best ones come from Pensacola. The second best come from my very own blender.
Any drink that begins with cream of coconut is always a favorite of mine. It's not the same thing as canned coconut milk, I know people sometimes get them confused. Look for it with the drink mixes.
Then the ice cream, four big scoops. These are not low calorie, that's for sure.
Then add the booze, the ice, and blend.
Frozen Bushwacker Cocktails
6 oz cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
2 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
2 oz light rum
2 oz creme de cacao
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 cups ice cubes
2 shots 151 proof rum, optional
maraschino cherries, for garnish
In a blender combine the cream of coconut, Kahlua, light rum, creme de cacao, ice cream and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into two large glasses and garnish with a cherry, and if your feeling brave top each glass with a shot of 151.
*Just be sure if you are drinking the 151-- well drinking period, you don't do anything stupid, like drive a car.
2 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
2 oz light rum
2 oz creme de cacao
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 cups ice cubes
2 shots 151 proof rum, optional
maraschino cherries, for garnish
In a blender combine the cream of coconut, Kahlua, light rum, creme de cacao, ice cream and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into two large glasses and garnish with a cherry, and if your feeling brave top each glass with a shot of 151.
*Just be sure if you are drinking the 151-- well drinking period, you don't do anything stupid, like drive a car.
Bo, I have never had a Bushwacker, but that might change very shortly. Thank you for sharing this delight.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious! A great drink for summer.
ReplyDeleteOh alcoholic dessert decadence! I'm in.
ReplyDeleteThat is really great. Two in one. A dessert and alcoholic beverages.
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Bo, you are so right. My intro to Bushwhackers was at the home of the original Bushwhacker - the Sandshaker Bar, Pensacola Beach. So sad that it is gone. Nothing cures too much sun and sand like a creamy frozen Bushwhacker with a shot of 151 floating on the top. YUM!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite, too--Florabama memories for me (not exactly P'cola Beach but I'm a Bama girl). And gotta have the ice cream or they're just not good. We'll see what my Vitamix can do this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI tried these actually in St Thomas( they dubbed themselves "home of the bushwhackers" ) .....so incredible good!!! But be careful...they sneak up and whack you for sure! ;)
ReplyDeleteYun!! I have never had a Bushwaker! I know I will have to try one soon. I have the white sand beach close by...and love the coco lopes cream of coconut!
ReplyDeleteI'm back to report that I made several batches of these this weekend and they were delicious and a big hit. I liked mine better with a little less cream of coconut, but this is a stellar recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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