mango, blueberry, blackcurrant, amaretto

Hey sweet seeker. On today’s agenda we’re getting sticky, bathing in the sun, befriending vampires, and playing with bubbles. Enjoy. 😋

Mango Sticky Rice Ice Cream
Bev’s Homemade Ice Cream & Cafe

Bet you’ve never associated rice with ice cream in this way. 😮  This cold treat is made of coconut milk blended with cream and rice, and a mango purée swirled in.

This isn’t on the permanent menu, but luckily, it makes an appearance often due to its popularity. 🍀 

Prices range from about $4 - $6 depending on the amount of scoops.

Location and Google address link:
2911 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
(Carytown)

Instagram: @bevshomemade

Blueberry Parfait
Vampire Penguin

Ice cream gets most of the attention when it comes to cold dairy treats, but parfaits are just as yummy. 😋 

This one includes shaved ice, lemon curd vanilla bean yogurt, brown sugar granola, fresh blueberries, and lemon zest.

It was a limited item. Prices: $7 small, $8.25 medium, and $11 large.

Location and Google address link:
11345 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
(Glen Allen)

Instagram: @vampirepenguin_twinhickory

Blackcurrant & Sunbutter Cupcake
With Love, Cat & Theia

Blackcurrant isn’t a commonly mentioned fruit (you may not even be familiar with it 🤔). Think raspberry - sweet but with an acidic nature.

This is a gluten free chocolate cupcake with blackcurrant jelly and sun butter (peanut butter alternative) icing. Very original!

These are a regular menu item. Price is $6 each or $34 for half a dozen.

Location and Google address link:
4711 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230 
(Inside Chef Suite, Willow Lawn)

Instagram: @withlovecatandtheia

Spirited Sweet of the Week
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(you know - liquored up, NSFW, adulting)

“The Two Monks”
Helen’s Restaurant

Like your cocktails a little bubbly? 🫧 This is your fix.

Made with mezcal, amaretto, black cherry juice, lemon, and Prosecco. Why do a basic champagne when you can have this? 😉 

Price is $16 and on the regular menu.

Location and Google address link:
2527 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
(The Fan)

Instagram: @helensrva

*all photos are used with the owner and sweet maker’s permission.