Nothing quite says summer like smiling faces with sticky little fingers propping up a fast-melting ice cream cone and orange creamsicle popsicle – except maybe the flavor of this dreamy creamsicle drink. Now, this is a stroll down memory lane you’re gonna’ wanna’ take!
This is one of those warm-weather cocktails that disappears fast. Try other delicious summer sippers, like my jungle bird, gin and ginger ale, hippie juice, and planter’s punch.
Let’s shake this up!
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
You say “creamsicle,” I say cocktail! This creamsicle drink recipe marries orange and vanilla cream in one sweet, bubbly beverage that’s sure to conjure happy memories of forgotten summer treats.
- A nostalgic childhood treat turned into a dreamy adult beverage!
- 2-minute prep
How To Make Creamsicle Drink Recipe
Serving this orange creamsicle drink is so simple, it’ll blow your mind! YUM! Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add your liquid ingredients. Stir to chill and strain into a glass. Top with Redi Whip, garnish, and serve. Voila!
Orange Creamsicle Ingredients
This orange creamsicle cocktail is much sweeter than a cranberry bourbon cocktail and just as simple as a lime rickey mocktail. It takes about 60 seconds to whip one up, and it’s every bit as decadently delicious as the orange creamsicle you remember from your childhood. It goes down fast and smooth.
Vodka: I prefer to make this drink with vanilla vodka, which is a little easier to find in stores. I also opt for the whipped cream version. I don’t like buying ingredients for just one recipe and scratching my head trying to think of other ways to use the leftovers.
- If you’re wondering how to make the most of that big bottle of whipped cream vodka, try using it instead of Bailey’s the next time you’re “spicing” up your iced coffee.
Orange: I also make this drink with orange soda instead of fresh orange juice (no pulp!) or Grand Marnier. This particular choice for me is all about the bubbles and the fizziness it adds to the cocktail.
- Make sure you’re using a sweetened orange soda too, like Sunkist or Fanta, not sparkling water like La Croix or San Pellegrino. Otherwise, you’ll need some simple syrup to sweeten the mix.
Garnish: You can rim the glass with orange sugar sprinkles, granulated sugar infused with orange zest or vanilla beans, or sprinkle orange Jimmies (large capsule-shaped sprinkles) on top of the Reddi-Wip.
- A little mint sprig adds some color, though we all know everyone’s going to be drinking around it. LOL.
- By the way, even though it’s hard to top the fun of a sprayable can of whipped cream, I prefer the Reddi-Wip flavor for topping our liquid creamsicles rather than a tub variety. Homemade whipped topping is fabulous, but honestly, I am generally too lazy to make it for a cocktail. Please don’t judge!
- An orange slice on the rim is lovely.
How to Make a Blender-Full Batch
A standard blender pitcher comfortably holds 5–6 drinks without overflow.
Blender-Full Version (6 drinks):
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12 oz liquor (1½ cups)
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6 oz citrus juice (¾ cup)
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6 oz sweetener (¾ cup)
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5–6 cups ice
Blend until smooth and pour.
🧊 Ice Adjustment
When making a blended cocktail for a group, start with slightly less ice, then blend and adjust as needed. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
Tools to Make
Enjoying this orange creamsicle drink is an indulgent treat that rivals the fondest childhood memories, and you don’t need any complicated tools or a cookbook search. If you’re whipping up artisan cocktails, you’ve probably already got a cocktail shaker with a strainer, and the strainer is really the only must-have.
Storing + Feezing + Make-Ahead
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? This is one of those ‘make on the spot’ drinks because it calls for orange soda instead of juice. I think it makes it taste more like the original ice cream on a stick. BUT it can’t sit around because the soda will go flat.
- Can You Freeze This? Unfortunately, this creamsicle drink can not be frozen. Trust me, you’re gonna’ want to drink this baby as soon as you taste it so you can have another!
- Creamsicle Cocktail Make-Ahead Tips: If you want to serve this yummy creamsicle cocktail at your next get-together, there are a couple of things you can do to speed things up.
- You can pre-mix equal parts of the two vodkas and have those ready for when guests arrive. If you’re serving a big crowd, you can also have a buddy do the Redi Whip topping and serving.
How To Serve Creamsicle Drink
If you’re not quite up for making orange creamsicle cookies, this drink is really simple and decadent. It’s great for summer barbecues and warm-weather holidays, like Independence Day. Of course, sometimes I like to whip one of these up for dessert.
Creamsicle Drink Variations
This dreamy, delicious orange creamsicle drink is one of my all-time favorite candied cocktails, but you can tweak the recipe to make other scrumptious adult beverages, too.
- How about a creamsicle float? I lived on root beer floats during the summers when I stayed with my Grandma. She’d pull out her Fostoria iced tea glass, and we’d happily fill it up with root beer float ingredients. This is delicious served the same way: To an iced tea-sized glass, add a scoop of orange sherbet or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then pour a creamsicle drink over it, et voila! Creamsicle floats! Actually, I think we should call it a “dreamsicle.”
- Dairy Free: Skip the heavy cream and substitute with almond milk.
- Glass Choice: I serve these in small ball jam jars. If you’d like to fancy it up, feel free to serve in a martini glass!
How To Make Creamsicle Drink Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour soda and both vodkas into a shaker and stir to chill. Strain into the glass.
- Top with a dollop of Redi Whip and jimmies and serve.
***See Complete Instructions Below
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- Pineapple Margarita: Tropical, tangy, and bright — a sunshine-y margarita that goes down way too easy.
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Creamsicle Drink Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ounces orange soda
- 1 ounce whipped cream vodka
- 1 ounce vodka
- Reddi Wip
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour soda and both vodkas into a shaker and stir to chill. Strain into the glass. Top with a dollop of Redi Whip and jimmies and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
How much Of Everything Do I Need To Make A Blender Full???
Hey Vickie. Great Question! I just added it to the post: Blender-Full Version (6 drinks):
12 oz liquor (1½ cups)
6 oz citrus juice (¾ cup)
6 oz sweetener (¾ cup)
5–6 cups ice
Blend until smooth and pour.
Looks great and taste even better
Thanks, Tina! Cheers! 🙂
Cheers!