From college friends to innovators: crafting ice-cream that has a spirited twist.

Anyone can bring flowers or an appetizer as a gift to a party, but liquor infused ice-cream custard? Now you’re sure to be invited back! 

Nisreen Galloway and Elizabeth Nash met at Emerson College in Boston and bonded over a shared love of spiked desserts. Galloway’s father had a “Sundaes on Sunday” tradition where ice-cream was mixed with fun toppings and topped off with Scotch. Nash grew up attending elaborate dinner parties hosted by a family friend who served lemon sorbet with a shot of vodka. Galloway shares, “We both had experiences where ice-cream was tied to celebrations and stories and was just a special part of our memories.”

With experience gained in an entrepreneurial class in college, they knew they had a unique idea they should pursue. Their playful flavors are individually crafted in their home states of Massachusetts and Wisconsin utilizing local ingredients respectively. Currently sold at a variety of specialty grocery stores and shops—over 40 in New England and more than 75 nationwide—these frozen treats provide the perfect escape from ordinary desserts. 

A cornerstone of Crème de Liqueur’s commitment is found in their efforts to partner with local brands; often women-led companies. In Massachusetts, some of the businesses they collaborate with include Boston Harbor Distillery, founded by Rhonda Kallman, a pioneer in the craft beverage industry, Mama B’s Tasty Treats in Rockland, Taza Chocolate and Petsi Pies, both of Somerville, and Short Path Distillery out of Everett.