New legislation is allowing Gilligan's in Sherburne to add a variety of liquor-infused flavors into their existing alcohol ice cream lineup. (photo from Gilligan's Restaurant on Facebook)

SHERBURNE - New legislation allowing the manufacture and sale of liquor ice cream in New York State has gotten one local business buzzing about the prospects of building their brand beyond the four corners of Chenango County.

Gilligan’s in Sherburne already has a recognizable face in the world of mixed alcohol and ice cream, being the first legal maker of beer ice cream and expanding their product line to include flavors like “Strawberry Wine,” “Bavarian Chocolate Beer,” and “Double Buzz.” 

But business co-owner Andy Lagoe said although beer ice cream boomed in popularity after being allowed under law for the first time in 2018, their flavor options for hard ice cream have been somewhat limited without liquor. That all changes thanks to a new law signed by the governor on Monday.

“Being able to do liquor in ice cream will help us expand the flavors we can do. With so many liquors and mixed drinks available, you can really come up with a variety of ice cream flavors,” said Lagoe. “The possibilities are really endless when you think about mixed drinks and liquors.”