RECIPE: Gin Martini Milkshake For World Gin Day

It’s not so innocent (photo © Butter & Scotch | Brooklyn).   June 13th is World Gin Day. Celebrate by making a Gin Martini Milkshake: gin, vermouth, and ice cream! If the concept sounds strange to you, think of all the sweet drinks made with heavy cream, from Brandy Alexander to Irish Coffee to White…
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FREE: 5/12 Is Free Cone Day At Häagen-Dazs

Yours free on Tuesday, May 12th. Photo courtesy Häagen-Dazs.   Tuesday, May 12th is Free Cone Day at participating Häagen-Dazs shops, from 4-8 pm local time. It’s a standard* size sugar cone or cake cone or small cup with your choice of ice cream, frozen yogurt or sorbet in a cup, sugar cone or cake…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Entertain Friends & Family With A DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Updated July 2026 How about a make-your-own-sundae ice cream and/or sorbet bar for get-togethers. It’s fun and pretty easy to pull off. The biggest challenge is how to keep the ice cream cold on a buffet table. We use a punch bowl filled with ice, and nestle the pints or quarts into the ice. The…
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