Rachel Chitwood’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 Rachel’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, Rachel 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 Wednesdays and 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.