A Sweet Symphony of Flavors: The Story Behind Rainbow Sherbet

Rainbow Sherbet is a classic flavor combination of three sherbets introduced by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins in 1972.

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A Sweet Symphony of Flavors: The Story Behind Rainbow Sherbet

TL;DR

Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins introduced Rainbow Sherbet in 1972, combining Orange, Raspberry, and Pineapple Sherbets. Baskin-Robbins, founded in 1945, offers Rainbow Sherbet as part of its menu.

Back in 1945, Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins introduced Orange Sherbet, Pineapple Sherbet, and Raspberry Sherbet as part of our original 31 Flavors. Fast forward to 1972, and a stroke of genius from our Flavor Experts brought these beloved sherbets together in one delightful scoop. After extensive testing to get the combination just right, the original Orange, Raspberry, and Pineapple Sherbets were combined to make the fan favorite, Rainbow Sherbet.

Sitting comfortably between ice cream and sorbet, sherbets have a luscious base of fruit purée complemented by a hint of dairy, resulting in a creamy yet refreshing fruity sensation. With swirling colors resembling a rainbow, this flavor combination is just as delicious as it is beautiful!

This spring, get your faves faster and order Rainbow Sherbet in the BR App. This fan favorite can be ordered in scoops or Pre-Packed Quarts for pick up in as little as 15 minutes.

Are you celebrating spring with Rainbow Sherbet? Show us your favorite sweet treats on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

Baskin-Robbins, founded in 1945, is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, with more than 7,700 retail shops in 33 global markets. Baskin-Robbins is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit BaskinRobbins.com and InspireBrands.com.

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on April 19, 2024. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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