Detroit Ice Cream Shop Offers Alcohol-Infused Frozen Treats

Ice Cream Detroit brings boozy ice cream and sorbet to the Motor City

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A black-owned ice cream shop in downtown Detroit, Ice Cream Detroit, is offering customers a unique twist on the classic frozen treat - alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet. The shop features a variety of spirit-infused flavors made with less than 5% ABV per serving, including brandy, tequila, coconut rum, whiskey, and cognac.

Why it matters

This innovative concept brings together two beloved indulgences - ice cream and alcohol - in a way that caters to adult tastes while still maintaining the fun, nostalgic appeal of a classic ice cream shop. It also highlights the creativity and entrepreneurship of a black-owned business in Detroit's evolving food and beverage scene.

The details

Ice Cream Detroit, located in downtown Detroit, is the first shop in Michigan to offer alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet. The shop's boozy flavors contain less than 5% ABV per serving and are made with a variety of spirits including brandy, tequila, coconut rum, whiskey, and cognac. Customers can enjoy these adult-only frozen treats alongside more traditional ice cream and sorbet flavors.

  • Ice Cream Detroit opened in 2026.

The players

Ice Cream Detroit

A black-owned ice cream shop in downtown Detroit that offers alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted to bring something unique and fun to Detroit's ice cream scene, catering to the adult palate while still keeping it family-friendly.”

— Jamal Williams, Owner, Ice Cream Detroit (banana1015.com)

What’s next

Ice Cream Detroit plans to expand its boozy ice cream offerings and open additional locations in the Detroit area in the coming years.

The takeaway

Ice Cream Detroit's alcohol-infused frozen treats demonstrate the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of black-owned businesses in Detroit, blending indulgent flavors and adult beverages in a unique and appealing way.