Rekina Matt

Melissa Tavss’s great-great-great-grandfather, Achille, moved from his small mountaintop town of Picinisco, Italy, to Glasgow, Scotland. He made ice cream at home and sold it from a pushcart as he walked the city streets. Eventually, he opened his own ice cream shop and brought his sons into the business. The family tradition continued with Melissa’s great-great-grandfather, Giovanni, who opened several shops around Glasgow in the early 1900s. Her great-grandfather, Federico, carried it on, opening shops across Scotland and England and eventually becoming President of the Ice Cream Alliance of Great Britain.Carrying on that legacy, Melissa began experimenting with a modern, boozy twist on ice cream. After perfecting her recipes, she created creamy, tipsy, and delicious treats -- and Tipsy Scoop was born! Today, Tipsy Scoop specializes in liquor-infused ice cream and sorbet, with flavors up to 5% ABV inspired by classic cocktails and desserts.We now have three Ice Cream “Barlours” in New York City, franchises in Washington DC, Nashville, Phoenix, Miami -- and our first West Coast Barlour at 3987 N Mississippi Ave in Portland! Guests can enjoy liquor-infused sundaes, ice cream cocktails, and boozy flights, plus non-alcoholic options for kids and non-drinkers.In addition to serving up our signature boozy treats, we host Ice Cream Cocktail Mixology Classes monthly on Saturdays. These hands-on classes let you learn how to make our Instagrammable creations alongside our Barlour-tenders -- perfect for a creative date night, team bonding, or just celebrating life with a sweet, spirited twist.