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Boozy Ice Cream? San Diego Bar Finds Sweet Spot in Middle of Pandemic

Boozy Ice Cream? San Diego Bar Finds Sweet Spot in Middle of Pandemic

Update: 2020-11-13
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On this episode of our Scene in San Diego podcast, we follow the story of a downtown San Diego bar and restaurant that found surprise sweet success in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic – with booze-infused ice cream.

About six months ago, Métl Bar & Restaurant on Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter began infusing alcohol into housemade ice cream. By summertime, the little idea had sparked into something big: a full-fledged creamery offering 32 flavors, now known as Metl Cocktail Creamery.

The unexpected shift to ice cream-making has boosted business for the bar and restaurant during a time of slowdowns and restrictions due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Metl Bar & Restaurant co-owner Jenna Elskamp – who’s also the chief ice cream-maker – joins our podcast to talk all about the creamery, the creativity, the pandemic, and what’s in store for the future.

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Boozy Ice Cream? San Diego Bar Finds Sweet Spot in Middle of Pandemic

Boozy Ice Cream? San Diego Bar Finds Sweet Spot in Middle of Pandemic