Mint jelep, there’s something new, so get over it Kentucky Derby When seasonal treatment steals the spotlight, it’s a boozy in the best possible way.
Gretter, the oldest and most operated ice cream maker in America, celebrates the deliciousness of 155 homemade deliciousness in a collaboration that is as scoop-worthy as Kentucky.
Meet their latest work: Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream is a decadent flavour that emerged from its first partnership with award-winning Kentucky bourbon brand New Riff Distilling.
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After Skyline Chilean Ice Cream, Greater becomes a boozy with a bourbon ball drop
This boozy beauty isn’t just a new taste. It is a history created.
Following the success of the virus on Graeter’s Skyline Chili Ice Cream (yes, that happened), the brand is back to rock your spring with something a little more refined and bold. Bourbon Ball Ice Cream blends Graeter’s distinctive French pot small batch process with the smooth, oak richness of new reef bourbon, whiskey glass pecans and velvety dark chocolate chips.
It’s all you love about classic Southern Bourbon Ball Candy, it was cold, creamy and served on a kick.
Are you worried about ABV? Please don’t. Graeter’s first alcohol-infused flavor, but it’s family-friendly as its ABV is below 0.5%, but still fun for adults looking for a Derby-style dul.
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Scoop when (and where) to grab it
Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream will be available for online nationwide delivery at Graeters.com starting Friday, April 11th.
It officially launched on Monday, April 14th at all 50+ Graeter scoop shops, with select grocery stores such as Meijer, Jungle Jim’s and Dorothy Lane Market packing flavors later this spring. For those close to action, fans can also stop by a new riff distillation from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, April 12th to get free samples and grab pints from the sauce.
According to Richard Graeter, fourth generation president and CEO of Graeter, the new flavors are more than just desserts. It is a celebration of two iconic Kentucky traditions.
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“When we worked with the team at New Riff to taste a special single barrel and choose, our team created the perfect blend of the handmade process and the exceptional distillation of the new riff,” he said in an email sent. explosion. “It’s a unique experience celebrating Kentucky’s rich flavours.”
New Riff president Mollie Lewis was excited.
The new flavor has also stepped in as an evolution of Gretel’s beloved brown butter bourbon pecans, nodding the bourbon-based dessert bar even deeper into its Kentucky roots.
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Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream Gallops for Derby Season
Since 1870, the Graeter family has kept things delicious and old-fashioned, stuck to the time-tested French pot process, becoming the only ice cream company in the world producing on such a scale. Today, they have over 3,000 grocery store locations in 46 states. It has won over 300,000 pints a year and operates over 50 scoop shops. It’s not bad for a company that started a humble cart in Cincinnati.
Whether you’re planning a Derby Day Party, a bourbon themed brunch or craving cool, Kentucky prominent things, Gretel’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream is worthy of a table place. Don’t be surprised if you steal a show.
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Why the Kentucky Derby rules the best in America’s horse racing
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic and famous horse racing in the world.
The historic Churchill Downs, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, features three-year-old thoroughbred horses racing 1¼ mile distances on the dirt track.
It is often referred to as “The Run for the Roses.” Because the winners are covered with a red rose blanket and “the most exciting two minutes in the sport” due to their fast pace, the Kentucky Derby is the first race of the famous Triple Crown, followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.
The 151st Kentucky Derby will be held on May 3, 2025
The race is always held on the first Saturday of May, making it a spring tradition for millions of fans. The 2025 Derby will be held on May 3rd. The stakes are high in the wallet, currently set at $5 million, with only the elite three-year-old thoroughbred competing for the title.
Over the years, the Derby crowned many legendary winners, including the Secretariat, which holds a record of fast time (1:59.4 in 1973), as well as many recipients, including the American Pharaoh, who won in 2015 before winning the Triple Crown.
Derby attracts thousands of people to Churchill Downs every year. Ticket options range from general admission to the infield to luxurious seating for billionaires.