It’s back, Cincinnati: Graeter’s Skyline Spice Ice Cream, the celebrity baby of the iconic Graeter’s and equally renowned Skyline Chili, has returned for seconds.
First released in January, Skyline Spice ice cream went viral and sold out quickly; and despite initial doubts that Skyline’s chili and Graeter’s ice cream could be blended into anything that tasted good outside a midnight drunken craving, it was immediately embraced by much of the Queen City as delicious, with many comparing it to an autumnal, pumpkin spice flavor. The ice cream was even named Dairy Foods Magazine’s “2025 Dairy Product of the Year.”
The one-of-a-kind ice cream features Graeter’s smooth, French pot ice cream combined with Skyline Chili’s signature spice mix and oyster crackers, for a sweet and salty blend. Skyline says the ice cream represents a growing trend of unexpected flavor pairings in the dessert world, and it’s now back for a limited time to celebrate National Chili Month.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring back this unexpected flavor sensation that captured hearts and taste buds across the country. Timing the re-release with National Chili Month felt like the perfect opportunity to celebrate both our legendary flavor and this incredible partnership with Graeter’s,” Dick Williams, CEO of Skyline Chili, said in a press release. “Who would have thought that our 75-year-old chili recipe would find its way into ice cream and become such a beloved treat? It just goes to show that great flavors know no boundaries.”
Skyline Spice can be found starting today at participating Skyline Chili restaurants as 5-oz. big scoops, Graeter’s scoop shops and in pints at Kroger stores throughout Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, as well as at Jungle Jim’s, Dorothy Lane Market and The Fresh Market.
“We thought this collaboration with Skyline Chili was going to be popular, but we were blown away by the overwhelming demand and how many people genuinely loved this flavor,” said Richard Graeter, fourth-generation president and CEO of Graeter’s. “Our scoop shops and grocery stores couldn’t keep pints in stock longer than a couple hours and online orders poured in from across the country. When Skyline Spice Ice Cream completely sold out in just over a week’s time, we knew we had to bring it back for more people to enjoy.”
More info: graeters.com.
