Southern Comfort (peach bourbon) Ice Cream Release

Southern Comfort Ice Cream (dairy and vegan) will be released at all locations on Friday, August 23rd! For this flavor we take Lee’s One Fortune Farm peaches and slow cook them with bourbon. Once reduced we blend the mixture into the ice cream - and add a swirl for good measure!

There is a story behind this ice cream as well… Ashley and Greg were attending a friend’s wedding in Northern California and stopped in San Francisco's Little Italy along the way. During a delightful dinner at a cozy Italian restaurant a discussion about peach ice cream took place and Southern Comfort was born 🙂

The Hop Ice Cream has been an Asheville institution since 1978, with imaginative and locally-influenced flavors. Owners Ashley and Greg Garrison opened their first downtown location at S&W Market. The menu features homemade dairy and vegan ice creams, classic milkshakes, sundaes, desserts, and made-from-scratch waffle cones. The Hop’s flagship flavors (Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, and Chocolate) will be offered alongside a variety of staples and rotates flavors — often featuring local ingredients and collaborations with Asheville businesses.

"The Hop is by far our favorite ice cream place in Buncombe County. We love their homemade ice cream varieties, friendly atmosphere & the support they give to the community..."

~Sharee Perciful

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Southern Comfort (peach bourbon) Ice Cream Release

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