HONOLULU (HI Now) - National Ice Cream Day is a good excuse to gather the family, meet up with friends, and treat yourself to something made with care, and Hammonds Gourmet Ice Cream is leaning into that community moment with an all day celebration on Sunday, July 19. The shop’s special is built for tasting and sharing, with $1 mini flight cones so you can sample multiple flavors without having to commit to just one.
Behind the scoop is ice cream chef Ryan Hammond, whose love of churning started at age five after his mom gifted a hand churned ice cream maker for Christmas. That childhood hobby turned into a craft focused on dense, rich super premium ice cream, made in house with fresh ingredients, over 20 percent butterfat, and little to no air mixed in. The result is a texture that feels extra indulgent, whether you go fruity, nutty, or deep cocoa.
If you like a plan ahead perk, the day also comes with a chance to win free ice cream for a year and a chance to create a flavor named after you. It’s the kind of giveaway that turns a quick stop into a memorable summer story, plus it gives locals a fun reason to swing by Koko Marina and make a day of it.
Hammonds Gourmet Ice Cream is open daily from 12 to 9 at 7192 Kalaniana’ole Highway, Suite D 103, in the Koko Marina Shopping Center. To see new flavors and updates, visit hammondsgourmet.com and follow @hammondsicecream on Instagram.
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