Issue #8 · The Peppermint Edition
Winter's Coolest Star
Welcome to the most refreshing issue of the year, where we celebrate winter’s coolest star: Peppermint. December is a month built for nostalgia, sparkle, and cold weather scoops. This is your official guide to minty magic, holiday cheer, and the pints worth hoarding before the season melts away.
Seasonal Scoop: The Rise of Peppermint Glory
Peppermint is the December flavor for a reason. It’s crisp. It’s festive. It’s the edible equivalent of stepping into a snowy Christmas village where everything smells like joy.
This month, we’re celebrating how peppermint turns any ice cream moment into a holiday memory (if you love mint!) bright, cool, and a little bit sparkly.
photo credits: Jeni’s
🍨 Pint Profile: Jeni’s White Chocolate Peppermint
Nothing says December like Jeni’s spectacular limited edition ice cream - A swirl of pink and white peppermint with white chocolate flecks.
This pint is layered with:
White chocolate cream
Real peppermint
White chocolate speckles
And a touch of sea salt
It’s sophisticated, festive, and the perfect balance of creamy and crisp. A must have pint for the holiday freezer.
🥂 The Scoop Standard Guide: Holiday Hosting
If you’re serving ice cream at your holiday gatherings (we hope you are), here’s your cheat sheet:
Best Pairing: Peppermint ice cream + warm brownies
Best Presentation: Scoop into clear glass mugs to show off the swirl
Best Adult Twist: A drizzle of crème de menthe
Best Takeaway Gift: Mini pints tied with ribbon (instant hero status)
photo credits: Homestead Creamery
🍦 Scoop Shop Spotlight: Homestead Creamery
Location: Wirtz, Virginia
This cozy creamery and farm market rolls out a fan-favorite holiday flavor: Peppermint. Head to the farm market and indulge in a festive shake. Homestead shared this beauty made with Espresso Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, and crunchy peppermint pieces.
If you’re traveling through Virginia this month, this is a sleigh bell–worthy detour.
🥄 ⛄ Scoop Hack: Make It Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mode
Want to turn ANY chocolate ice cream into a holiday masterpiece?
Try this:
The Peppermint Melt Hack
Warm ½ cup of peppermint hot chocolate (homemade or packet—we don’t judge).
Add two scoops of chocolate ice cream.
Top with crushed candy canes.
Whisper “Merry Christmas to me” while it melts into bliss.
An Extra Scoop 🍨 The Scoop Standard Shop Picks
Ice Cream for Christmas!
“Ice Cream is My Love Language” Unisex Hoodie – Creamy soft & cozy.
“Powered by Ice Cream” Women’s Tee – A subtle statement for dessert lovers.
Explore more at The Scoop Standard Shop
Closing Scoop 🍨
This season, we’re grateful for - chocolate, peppermint, ice cream, and the excuse to eat all three before noon
Until the next scoop,
Erin
photo credits: Jeni’s. Homestead Creamery. The Scoop Standard.
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