The Hudson Valley has been experiencing a hot summer already. While some residents have been staying cool indoors and in local swimming pools, others may be wondering what else they can do.

Hudson Valley ice cream stands have allowed residents to stay cool by serving them ice cream, shakes and more.

A new business in the Hudson Valley has combined the perfect sweet treat with a twist for a fun and cool summer within our area.

What's better than ice cream and cocktails combined?

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A 'Premiere' Hudson Valley Treat Shop Expanded Their Business


Midnight Ferry is open on the historic Newburgh Waterfront on Front Street.

They also describe their business as a place where guests visit a, 

"a fantastical treat shop bringing that laughter and joy back to the historic Newburgh waterfront. "

At Midnight Ferry, guests can get delicious gelato, ice cream, gelato, sorbet and more. They also offer custom cakes for all occasions.

In 2023, Midnight Ferry made a post on social media of their expansion. They were eager to use the winter season to expand part of their business into a dessert bar.

Cool Off With These New Ice Cream Cocktails Along Hudson Valley Waterfront

The Bar at Midnight Ferry is now open in Newburgh, NY. Ice cream cocktails are a highlight along the Newburgh Waterfront this summer. The Midnight Ferry Dessert bar can be described as,

"Hidden bar tucked behind our super popular ice cream window on the Newburgh Water front."

Midnight Ferry's dessert bar has mouthwatering options such as a raspberry mango gin boozy float, Black Forest Martini, Peach and frozen Watermelon Margarita and their Pompirina has cotton candy on top. They also have sober friendly and kid options available as well. Boozy floats and dessert cocktails await Hudson Valley residents on the Newburgh Waterfront.

When Can Guests Visit The Midnight Ferry Dessert Bar In Newburgh, NY?

 


Midnight Ferry Dessert Bar is open 7 days a week.

On Mondays, they are open from 4pm until 11pm. Tuesday through Thursday, Midnight Ferry Dessert Bar is open from 12pm until 11pm.

Their Friday and Saturdays hours are 12pm until late and for Sundays, guests can visit this dessert bar from 12pm until 9pm.

Will you visit Midnight Ferry Dessert Bar in the Hudson Valley? What kind of boozy cocktail would be ideal to cool off? Tell us more below.

Eat Your Way Through The Hudson Valley With The Best Ice Cream

I have always enjoyed stopping by my favorite local ice cream shops and choosing a new flavor. Whether it's a hot fudge sundae, chocolate peanut butter ice cream in a cone, or an ice cream sandwich, count me in.

The Hudson Valley has strange ice cream flavors. From lemon poppyseed to thai iced tea and barn boots, there aren't any boring flavors in our area.

A 'Premiere' Hudson Valley treat shop was expanding their space during the winter months to prepare for a busy summer season.

Thankfully, we have a large selection of local ice cream shops to visit in the Hudson Valley.

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