Here in the Bluegrass, we live and breathe three things: horses, fried chicken, and bourbon. The latter two reflect Kentucky’s bourgeoning presence in the national culinary arena, wherein The Bluegrass State is becoming a veritable force to be reckoned with. And Crank & Boom is part of this cuilinary revolution. This Lexington creamery isn’t your average ice cream shop; using the freshest local ingredients, Crank & Boom small-batch produces over 40 different varieties of the beloved frozen treat. But what takes the entire experience over the edge, is their use of Kentucky bourbon and stouts, making for the ultimate boozy dessert in The Bluegrass.
Located in Lexington’s Distillery District, Crank & Boom is easily the coolest ice cream shop in town.
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The small-batch creamery relies heavily on local ingredients, using dairy from JD Country Milk and fresh fruit from several Kentucky orchards and farms.
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In its minimalist industrial digs, this ice cream shop has a laid-back atmosphere that exudes happy hour vibes – which is fitting, because Crank & Boom dishes up the best spiked scoops in the state.
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Why choose between drinks or dessert? At Crank & Boom, you can have both… at the same time.
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This craft ice cream spot in Lexington dishes up all sorts of delicious, frozen boozy treats.
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And it’s the spiked scoops that really set Crank & Boom apart from the pack.
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They’re best-known for their Bourbon Ball Sundae, which features bourbon and honey ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, and candied pecans. It’s a true taste of Kentucky.
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Using Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Hosey’s Honey, this ice cream is a sweet homage to The Bluegrass State.
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But the fun doesn’t stop there; they have ice cream cocktails, too. Think boozy milkshake, but fancier.
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Or if you’d prefer, top a scoop of Crank & Boom’s small-batch ice cream with a ‘spirited’ syrup.
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Of course, if you want to skip the booze, you’ll still be blown away by the sundaes at Crank & Boom.
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And you can also order refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy on the outdoor patio when the Kentucky heat kicks in.
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Crank & Boom’s ‘ice cream lounge’ is a genius idea that takes the low-key vibes of a craft brewery and sprinkles in the innocent pleasure of an ice cream shop.
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It’s really the best place to enjoy ‘happy hour’ in the Bluegrass.
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Have you visited Crank & Boom before? Did you try their legendary Bourbon Ball Sundae? Doesn’t it sound like absolute perfection?
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(Their S’Mores Sundae takes the camping favorite to a whole other level.)
In the mood for all.the.ice.cream now? Definitely check out our Kentucky ice cream trail, which features seven splendid spots (Crank & Boom included, of course) sure to satisfy your every craving!
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Address: 1210 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
