Alright, let’s talk about this “summer hummer drink,” whatever that fancy name means. Sounds like somethin’ them city folks drink, but I reckon we can make it too, ain’t nothin’ too complicated for us.
So, first things first, you gotta have somethin’ cold. It’s hotter than a pepper sprout out there, and nobody wants a warm drink. Ice, that’s what we need. Lots of ice. Fill your glass right up to the top, don’t be stingy now.
Now, for the kick. They say “vodka” in them fancy recipes, but if you ain’t got that, any kinda strong liquor will do. You know, the stuff that burns a little goin’ down. That’s how you know it’s workin’. They say two ounces, but you measure with your heart, honey. A good pour, that’s what you need.
- If you’re usin’ that vodka stuff, make sure it’s the lime kind. Adds a little somethin’ extra, they say.
- If you ain’t got lime vodka, just squeeze a bit of lime in there. Or lemon, whatever you got growin’ in the yard. Don’t go buyin’ nothin’ fancy, we ain’t made of money.
Next, somethin’ sweet. They talk about “lemonade” and “orange juice” and all that. Well, if you got some, go ahead and pour it in. About half as much as the liquor, I reckon. But if you’re like me and ain’t always got that store-bought stuff, just use what you got. A little sugar water, maybe some smashed up berries, even a spoonful of jam if that’s all you got. Just make it sweet, that’s the important part.
And then, somethin’ bubbly. They call it “7-up” or “lemon-lime soda.” Sounds like somethin’ my grandkids drink. But anythin’ fizzy will do. If you got some of that soda pop, great. If not, maybe a splash of that bubbly water they sell at the store. Or heck, just leave it out. It’ll still taste alright, just not so fancy.
Now, you stir it all up good, real good. Make sure that sugar ain’t sittin’ at the bottom. And then you taste it. Too strong? Add a little more sweet stuff. Too sweet? Add a little more kick. It ain’t rocket science, y’know. Just keep fiddlin’ with it ’til it tastes right to you.
And that’s your summer hummer drink! Or whatever you wanna call it. It’s cold, it’s got a kick, it’s sweet, and it’s bubbly, if you’re lucky. Perfect for a hot day when you just wanna sit on the porch and watch the world go by.
They say this drink was made up a long time ago in some yacht club, can you believe that? And someone said after a couple of ’em, you start hummin’. Well, I don’t know about hummin’, but it’ll sure make you feel good. And that’s all that matters, ain’t it?
Some folks like to add peach schnapps, whatever that is. Sounds like somethin’ you’d find in a fancy store. And some folks blend it up with ice cream. Now that sounds interestin’. But me? I like it simple. Just the basics, that’s all you need.
So there you have it. A summer hummer drink, made the old-fashioned way. No fancy ingredients, no fancy measurements, just good ol’ fashioned taste. Now go on and make yourself one. You deserve it.
And remember, drink it slow. It’s strong stuff, and you don’t wanna end up hummin’ too much, if you know what I mean.
One last thing, don’t go drinkin’ this stuff if you gotta drive. You stay put, enjoy your drink, and let someone else do the drivin’. Safety first, always.
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