PREP TIME 5 min
There are days when you really deserve a treat, and those are the days when you should be whipping up an indulgent Orange Creamsicle cocktail, friend. Trust us — this creamy mixed drink is straight-up dreamy. After all, how could you possibly go wrong by combining the bright, summery flavors of a beachside treat with the boozy kiss of vodka? Sheer magic.
Here’s our go-to Orange Creamsicle cocktail recipe to try at home (we’ve kept it nice and simple!).
Add the vodka, Grand Marnier, half-and-half and orange juice to a cocktail shaker with ice
Shake well, and strain into a glass filled with fresh ice
Garnish with a simple orange slice, or add whipped cream or ice cream of top for an extra lavish serve
You’ve probably already guessed that the Orange Creamsicle cocktail is not a classic cocktail as such, and you would be correct in that assumption. The original creamsicle popsicle was first made in 1905 by 11-year-old inventor Frank Epperson who experimented with putting fruit juice around vanilla ice cream. So that idea has been around for a while, much to the delight of ice cream enthusiasts everywhere.
However, it was only in the early noughties that mixologists got to play around with flavored vodka, and this is when they started dreaming up drinks like the Orange Creamsicle cocktail. Following on the heels of drinks like the White Russian, this creamy vodka drink was an immediate hit.
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The great thing about this lovely drink is that there are a bunch of ways to tweak it to your liking, and according to the ingredients you have on hand. As such, you could make:
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As previously stated, the Orange Creamsicle is a great option whenever you feel like you need a treat. We also like to serve it at:
No birthday shindig is complete without something sweet! Next time you plan a birthday party for yourself or a friend, consider serving a cocktail like the Orange Creamsicle instead of cake. It’s 100% a dessert in a glass!
Okay — hear us out! We know BBQs are synonymous with long, cool drinks, but once everyone has had their fill and settles down for a big chill, it’s great to roll out this extra creamy treat as a nod to everyone’s favorite childhood ice cream.
