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As temperatures rise in Las Vegas with National Ice Cream Day approaching on July 20, residents and tourists are indulging in delightful ice cream flavors. Five standout options include Blackberry Basque Cake, Pink 182, White Truffle Raspberry, Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero, and Mamey, each offering a unique taste experience. Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery is expanding its reach with a new location. This year’s celebrations not only highlight the diverse ice cream culture in the city but also provide a delicious escape from the heat.
Las Vegas – As summer temperatures soar in Las Vegas, residents and visitors alike are seeking ways to cool down, especially as National Ice Cream Day approaches on July 20. With the sweltering heat comparable to a rigorous antiperspirant-testing scenario, indulging in ice cream has become a favored way to beat the heat.
Five unique ice cream flavors available around the city are garnering attention and can provide residents with the perfect excuse to celebrate this sweet day. The following options stand out as top choices:
Blackberry Basque Cake from Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery
This delightful flavor features a house-made Nevada blackberry swirl paired with freshly baked Basque cake. Made from cream obtained from grass-fed, free-range cows and free from hormones and antibiotics, this treat symbolizes the creamery’s commitment to quality. Available for $13.25 per pint, this flavor can be found exclusively at the downtown location at 517 Fremont St.
Pink 182 from Up in Scoops
Offering a nostalgic vibe, Up in Scoops is a retro-themed ice cream shop known for its dessert “mixtapes.” The Pink 182 flavor comprises a delectable combination of strawberry cheesecake gelato, Nilla wafers, chocolate chips, and graham cracker squares, all drizzled with dark chocolate syrup. Priced at $9.50, this sweet treat can be enjoyed at 4624 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2.
White Truffle Raspberry from Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
For those seeking a non-dairy alternative, Bruster’s offers the White Truffle Raspberry made with oat milk. Known for its extensive list of 150 flavors crafted the traditional way in-house, this flavor is a popular choice among customers. A small waffle bowl is available for $7.25 at 2862 S. Durango Drive.
Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero from Salt & Straw
This innovative flavor is a blend of sweet and spicy that combines goat cheese and marionberries with a hint of habanero. Priced at $6.50 for a single scoop, it can be found at 6815 Tom Rodriguez St.
Mamey from Dulce Michoacan
Dulce Michoacan brings Latin American flair to the ice cream scene with its Mamey flavor, which evokes tastes reminiscent of sweet potato pie and cantaloupe. A single scoop is available for just $4.50 at 5905 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110.
Additionally, Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery is expanding its presence with a new location projected to open at 2390 E. Serene Ave. in Clark County. This expansion, valued at $150,000, follows the original creamery’s opening in March 2022. Since then, Sorry, Not Sorry has successfully opened multiple locations, including a Southern California outlet in 2024.
Fans of Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery can look forward to seasonal flavors like blueberry maple pancake and salted peanut butter brownie batter, which further contribute to the creamery’s popularity. Furthermore, the founders have also opened a second venture called With Love, Always in October 2024, which specializes in smash burgers, diversifying their offerings beyond ice cream.
Throughout the summer heat, indulging in flavorful ice cream treats such as those mentioned can serve as a delicious and refreshing reprieve. The various options available throughout Las Vegas not only celebrate National Ice Cream Day but also showcase the city’s vibrant and diverse ice cream culture.
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