Graeter’s goes extreme; the Greater Cincinnati ice cream maker is bringing Airheads Xtremes to scoop shops for a limited time.
Erlanger-based Perfetti Van Melle, the makers of the Airheads Xtremes candy, alongside Graeter’s, have come together from both sides of the Ohio River to launch two frozen creations in celebration of the America’s River Roots Festival.
These limited-time treats are available at Graeter’s Scoop Shops in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area now through Oct. 12.
“We’re thrilled to bring together two iconic regional flavors: Graeter’s handcrafted ice cream, a Cincinnati staple, and Airheads Xtremes, proudly made in Northern Kentucky,” said Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle Americas Business Unit, in a press release. “It’s a sweet tribute to the communities on both sides of the Ohio River—where flavor and local pride flow together.”
The Xtremes offerings include:
Xtremes Freeze: A frosty explosion of lemon sorbet, lemonade, and blue raspberry syrup, blended with ice and topped with whipped cream and Airheads Xtremes Bites.
Xtremes Lemonberry Sundae: A decadent scoop of Lemon Meringue Pie ice cream layered with strawberry topping, whipped cream, cherry, and finished with a burst of Airheads Xtremes Bites.
“This limited-time offering was designed to capture the spirit of America’s River Roots Festival and the creativity that drives both our brands,” said Chip Graeter, fourth-generation owner and chief of retail operations at Graeter’s Ice Cream, said in the release. “At Graeter’s, we believe partnering with innovative brands like Perfetti Van Melle is one of the best ways to celebrate the communities we’re part of and the locally-made flavors people love.”