Now that we’re officially entering scoop shop season, you’re probably looking for ways to keep your menu fresh and your customers coming back. Let’s talk about Perry’s Ice Cream’s Feature Flavor program, a resource available for scoop shop customers like yourself! With a designated flavor each month, this program keeps every visit deliciously unexpected. The Feature Flavor program also offers your shop awesome benefits, like flavor-specific signage and a way to rotate through different flavors, helping you introduce new flavor experiences to your guests.
Meet the 2026 Feature Flavor Lineup
May: Sea Salt Caramel Coffee
Sea Salt Caramel Coffee delivers bold espresso ice cream with ribbons of sea salt caramel, capturing rich coffee flavors and balanced sweet-salty notes for a latte-like indulgence, minus the drive-thru!
Perfect Pairings:
Sea Salt Caramel Coffee pairs nicely with flavors that enhance its espresso richness and salty-sweet caramel notes, or that add contrast, making it a fun addition to your scoop shop’s offerings. When matched with Butter Pecan, the buttery roasted pecans enhance the warm, toasted qualities of the espresso while complementing the caramel’s richness. This creates a cozy, almost bakery-inspired flavor combination. If your customers are looking for gourmet coffeehouse vibes, try pairing Sea Salt Caramel Coffee with Brownie Batter. Since Brownie Batter’s flavors tend to be very rich and sweet, the sea salt caramel swirls help cut through that sweetness and keep the pairing from feeling too heavy.
Crowd Pleasing Menu Ideas:
- Sea Salt Caramel Affogato – Sea Salt Caramel Coffee with espresso poured on top
- Salted Caramel Cold Brew Shake – Sea Salt Caramel Coffee blended with cold brew coffee, topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle
- Espresso Cookie Sandwiches – Sea Salt Caramel Coffee between two soft chocolate chip espresso cookies
June: Pistachio Nut
Pistachio Nut features velvety pistachio ice cream blended with roasted almonds, offering layers of rich, nutty flavor with creamy, toasted depth for a classic, refined treat.
Perfect Pairings:
With the rising popularity of pistachio-flavored items, Pistachio Nut will definitely be a sought-after addition to your scoop shop’s offerings. When paired with Perry’s French Roast Coffee Ice Cream, the almond and pistachio notes are enhanced, adding bitterness that balances the sweetness. The combination feels sophisticated and café-inspired. Pairing Pistachio Nut with Chocolate is a match made in heaven! The classic pairing of cocoa contrasts with the buttery, nutty notes of pistachios. The almonds in the ice cream also add a rich, roasted depth that complements chocolate beautifully.
Crowd Pleasing Menu Ideas:
- Honey Pistachio Latte Shake – Pistachio Nut ice cream blended with espresso (or Perry’s French Roast Coffee) and honey
- Dubai Chocolate-inspired Items
- The Green Velvet Sundae – Pistachio Nut ice cream with white chocolate sauce, almond cookies, and whipped cream.
July: Tropical Chili Lime
This tropical blend of pineapple and coconut with flecks of tangy chili lime delivers a kick of sweet heat that will transport your customers to the white sand beaches of Mexico with their first taste.
Perfect Pairings:
Tropical Chili Lime shines even brighter when paired with complementary classics and fruit-forward favorites. Try it alongside Perry’s Toasted Coconut for a layered tropical experience that balances heat, citrus, and rich, nutty sweetness. For a brighter, juicier contrast, pairing Tropical Chili Lime with Perry’s Strawberry adds a refreshing burst of fruit that highlights the lime and tames the chili heat.
Crowd Pleasing Menu Ideas:
- Pineapple or Mango Chili Lime Sundae – Tropical Chili Lime with mango or pineapple sauce, whipped cream, and Tajin seasoning
- Paleta-Inspired Milkshake – Tropical Chili Lime blended with Vanilla and chunks of fruit such as pineapple or strawberry
- Tajin-Rimmed Cones – A scoop of Tropical Chili Lime, alone or paired with any of the above flavor pairing ideas, atop a cone with a Tajin rim
August: Blueberry Cornbread
Sweet and savory, this flavor has all the comforting flavors of a backyard BBQ. Blueberry Cornbread combines sweet honey ice cream with bursts of blueberry swirls and chunky cornbread, blending mellow sweetness and savory, baked flavors for summer nostalgia your guests won’t forget.
Perfect Pairings:
Blueberry Cornbread, when paired with Lavender Dream, gains deep berry richness and floral notes, creating a sophisticated yet summery experience. Perry’s Vanilla is also a delicious pairing option that accentuates honey and baked cornbread flavors, creating a comforting “fresh-from-the-oven” dessert feeling.
Crowd Pleasing Menu Ideas:
- Sunrise Scoop Flight – For a “breakfast bakery” inspired trio, pair Blueberry Cornbread with Lemon Chillo and Vanilla.
- Southern Brunch Shake – Blend with maple syrup and cinnamon for a waffle-and-berries flavor vibe.
- The Blue Ribbon Bake Sundae – Blueberry Cornbread ice cream topped with warm blueberry compote, honey drizzle, whipped cream, and crumbled cornbread pieces.
September: Cookie Jar
Prove to your customers that you’ll never make them take their hands out of the cookie jar! Cookie Jar blends sea salt caramel ice cream with chocolate chip cookie chunks, evoking fresh-baked cookies and capturing buttery, sweet, and salty bakery flavors in each scoop.
Perfect Pairings:
Pairing Cookie Jar with Peanut Butter Swirl adds a salty, nutty element that complements the caramel beautifully. Combined with chocolate chip cookie chunks, it tastes like an elevated peanut butter cookie dessert. This flavor also works really well with Perry’s Banana Cream Pie! Banana softens the salted caramel flavor and pairs surprisingly well with chocolate chip cookies, creating a comforting banana-cookie-bread style combination.
Crowd Pleasing Menu Ideas:
- Milk & Cookies Deluxe – Cookie Jar ice cream served with a mini milk shooter and warm cookies
- The Midnight Snack Sundae – Cookie Jar ice cream topped with brownie chunks, pretzel pieces, caramel drizzle, and mini chocolate chips
- Sea Salt Cookie Shake – Blended with extra caramel and crushed chocolate chip cookies for a thick bakery-style shake
Especially during the busy season, it can be difficult to dedicate time to updating your menu. Allow Perry’s Feature Flavor program to do the heavy lifting so you can spend more time on what matters most: consistently providing your customers with a delicious experience! For more information on the 2026 Feature Flavor program, please contact our customer support team here.
Contributors: Mya Priester