Orange Creamsicle Cocktail is an easy to make, cool and creamy drink that tastes like the classic popsicle. All you have to do is stir, sip, and enjoy!
Orange Creamsicle Cocktail Recipe
It was a typical evening with friends. I put out a spread of goodies to nibble on for happy hour. There are choices of beverages; wine and whatever I know our guests prefer.
I'm standing there asking what they would like to drink. Then suddenly my husband asks if they wanted an Orange Creamsicle Cocktail.
I had no idea that was coming. I was so surprised. A typical evening turned not so typical in an instant.
It's a cocktail my husband created. Yep, he came up with the mixture all on his own.
He later told me he's done the same thing with different flavors like peach and grape.
On a few occasions I've seen a glass in the sink in the morning that I thought was from him drinking milk. Now I know it wasn't milk.
How could I have missed his cocktails? Well, he makes one when he gets home after an evening shift. I'm already in bed and snoozing away. Why not make one for me at other times?
Well, there's really no reason to because I prefer wine, vodka martini, or a cocktail that isn't overly sweet. And he knows I don't care for a classic Creamsicle frozen treat, orange or otherwise.
So how is the Orange Creamsicle Cocktail? It must be good.
There are very few things my husband will make on his own. You can count them on one hand. Plus it's extremely rare he whips up a cocktail for friends.
He wouldn't do that unless he was sure they would like it.
Did they? Yes, they certainly did. All said it was like sipping on an orange creamsicle.
How about some goodies to go with the cocktail? The same evening is when I served Candied Jalapeño Cream Cheese Crostini.
You can make Herb and Citrus Marinated Olives for something salty to go with the sweet drink.
Either Sriracha Spiced Peanuts or Curried Cashews are great for those who like nuts. Cheers!
Orange Creamsicle Cocktail
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange soda chilled
- 3 ounces half-n-half
- 3 ounces orange flavored vodka chilled
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a glass and stir to combine.
- This makes a large cocktail. For two smaller servings, pour half into another glass.
- Add ice if desired. Garnish with orange slices if desired.
Notes
Renee, I think your husband is on to something! It's been years since I've had an orange creamsicle, and I definitely plan to put this cocktail into my summer line-up. So nostalgic! Thanks for sharing!
Try a itty bitty drop of vanilla extract to mix in to give it that real “bite down to the stick” popsicle flavor 🙂
Like that , I make my own vanilla extract omg the best so glad u mentioned that , for I love my vanilla beans I can do a lot as long as the cost is ok
@Mikey S, that made a "huge" difference, and I only added a few drops. Thanks for the tip!
I was hopping that you put the recipe on your site I'm trying to find the ingredients of what you use to make the orange creamsicle cocktail.
Absoluty lovethisdrinkis fresh and not overwhelming justgoodandoure
I make it with vodka, orange juice and cream. You can use plain vodka or flavored
I'll be making this today, I love the simplesity of it. Got more?
Best one yet , a lot of recipes for this drink , but this one is the way I had it 40years ago . Delish
I do a frozen version that I like a little more. Whip cream flavored vodka, orange sherbet, orange soda, and ice blended. The sherbet makes it very creamy and so good! Love it
That sounds like a great variation!
Madison what is the ratio?
I have a Margarita machine so in summer I make a large batch and pour it into a cooler so it stays cold for when I want the next drink, frozen creamsicle so refreshing.. Pinnacle used to make this all premade in the bottle.
I like Amaretto, orange juice and splash of cream.