#Liquor-infused ice cream is now legal in New York

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday legalizing the sale of frozen desserts infused with liquor in the Empire State.

State law already allows ice cream to include 5 percent wine, cider and beer — but the new law expands that menu to include hard booze.

Effectively immediately, liquor and craft beverage manufacturers, dairy farmers, food retailers and restaurants can make and sell spiked sweets in sealed packages.

But kids aren’t about to start getting wasted on froyo — the boozy treats can only be sold to people 21 and older.

“The craft beverage industry has experienced explosive growth in New York and with that comes a responsibility to advance regulations that help ensure long-term viability, protect consumers and provide farmers with opportunities to increase their business,” said Cuomo in a statement.

“This legislation will further grow a burgeoning industry and boost small businesses while helping to put them on a path of sustained growth that empowers both producers and consumers.”

The bill’s sponsors, upstate lawmakers state Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse) and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Binghamton) wrote in the legislation’s fiscal memo the inclusion could add to New York’s state and local tax revenue collections.

New York has licensed over 820 farms statewide with craft beverage manufacturing licenses since 2012.