COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A sweet salute to Olympic gold served by the pint or by the scoop.
On Monday, Colorado Springs ice cream shop Josh and John's announced a limited edition flavor honoring a pair of local Olympians. On Sunday, Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea won gold in the figure skating team event at this year's Winter Olympics.
The flavor, Triple KamO Swirl, is a mix of vanilla and chocolate ice cream with peanuts and caramel cups. Operator Brandon Dale says it is a combination of Kam and O'Shea's favorite Josh and John's flavors, Rocky Road and Moose on the Loose.
"Ellie's dad reached out in hopes of a collaboration," said Dale. "From what I understand, Danny and Ellie come to Josh and John's up in Northgate for their ice cream."
Dale says donation specifics are a work in progress, but a portion of proceeds will support local figure skating athletes.
“We want to give back to the community and this is a really fun way to do it," said Dale.
The Triple KamO Swirl flavor is only available at the Josh and John's location on North Gate Boulevard while supplies last.
Email Senior Reporter Meghan Glova at meghan.glova@koaa.com. Follow Meghan Glova KOAA on Facebook.
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