Hollywood, MD – July 1 is National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, which gives you the perfect reason to indulge in your favorite sweet treat! But why not, go out of your vanilla-or-chocolate comfort zone and try out some more unusual flavors. Here are five ways to celebrate the holiday locally.
Bruster’s
With 24 flavors to choose from everyday, it’s easy to find creative flavors at Bruster’s. From the super-sweet Cotton Candy Explosion, which features Pop Rocks candy, to Jamaican Me Crazy, a coconut ice cream with almonds and fudges, there’s something for everyone. For those who crave chocolate, Chocolate Lover’s Trash has chocolate chunks, chocolate covered peanuts, chocolate butter toffees and chocolate rice Krispies. While Purple Dinosaur puts a creative twist on the classic vanilla cone.
Cold Stone
It’s easy to get creative at Cold Stone because they have dozens of options of ice cream flavors and mix-in’s, so you can make your own creative creation. I would recommend mixing mint and chocolate cake batter together and getting Oreo’s and Kit-Kat bars added. But if you’re not sure what you’d like they have over 20 of their own signature creations. Founder’s Favorite features sweet cream ice cream, pecans, brownie, fudge and caramel, while The Pie Who Loved Me has cheesecake ice cream, Oreo’s, graham cracker pie crust and fudge. Or if you’re looking for something colorful, you can try Rainbow Cookie Batter, which feature sugar bookie batter ice cream, sugar cookie dough and, of course, rainbow sprinkles.
Maggie Moo’s
Maggie Moo’s does not have the kind of creative combinations that Cold Stone does but they still have some pretty interesting flavors. Bubblegum, Carrot Cake, Pina Colada Very Yellow Marshmallow are just a few from the multitude options at this ice cream parlor. There’s something for everyone from the brave to the classic ice cream lover.
Bert’s 50’s Diner
If all of this sounds like too much to you, you can still celebrate the holiday with some tried and true sundaes and cones from Bert’s 50’s Diner. From Banana Splits to S’Mores sundaes, you can’t go wrong with a classic sundae with either soft serve or hand-dipped ice cream and a cherry on top.
Make Your Own
If you’re really in the mood for some ice cream, make a night out of it. Grab some ice cream and your favorite toppings from the grocery store and try out different combinations. From caramel, to walnuts or marshmallows, it’s easy to think up your own concoctions. And if you’re feeling brave, mix in some Old Bay and caramel, a creation inspired by The Charmery in Baltimore.