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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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333 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 333 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 64% |
Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
Sodium 102mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Protein 6g | |
Calcium 164mg | 13% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
The orange creamsicle is a liquid version of the popular frozen treat, complete with a sweet, creamy, orange flavor. You can enjoy it as a sweet cocktail or martini, a boozy float, a blended drink, or a tempting shot. They all have three things in common: vodka, orange (either juice or soda), and cream (cream, ice cream, or cream liqueur). However you choose to make it, it's sure to be delicious.
This recipe is a great use for vanilla vodka, which was the only sweet vodka when the drink first became a big hit. Today, there are a number of alternatives, and whipped cream vodka is a perfect fit for the creamsicle.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce​ ​triple sec
- 1 1/2 ounces vanilla or whipped cream vodka
- 1​ ounce ​orange juice
- 1​ ounce half and half
- Garnish: orange slice
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the triple sec, vodka, orange juice, and half and half.
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Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish with an orange slice. Serve and enjoy.
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Tips
- Use either fresh-squeezed orange juice or pulp-free bottled juice for the best drink. One orange will yield enough juice for two or three creamsicles.
- Half and half is not as thick as cream or as light as milk, though either makes a good substitute in this cocktail. For dairy-free alternatives, try vanilla-flavored soy or almond milk.
Recipe Variations
- Strain the orange creamsicle into a cocktail glass. If you like, top it with a little whipped cream.
- Triple sec is not essential, though it is a nice sweetener. Skip it if you don't have it in stock or switch to an orange-flavored vodka.
- Add more orange juice and half and half (2 to 3 ounces each) to make a taller drink. Serve it on the rocks in a collins glass.
- Enjoy a frozen creamsicle: Blend the recipe's vodka, triple sec, and orange juice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or orange sherbet. Add a few ice cubes to give it more of a frozen margarita consistency; use 1 cup of ice when using half and half instead of ice cream.
- Make a simple orange creamsicle: Pour 1 1/2 ounces each of vodka and cream liqueur (e.g., Irish cream or RumChata) in a tall glass filled with ice. Top it off with orange soda.
- Transform this cocktail into a creamsicle float: Pour 1 1/2 ounces of vodka and 1/2 ounce of triple sec into a chilled glass. Add a small scoop of vanilla ice cream and top it with orange soda.
- To make an orange creamsicle shot, simply strain the original recipe into two shot glasses. You can also make creamsicle jello shots.
- For a creamsicle pudding shot: Use 1/4 cup orange vodka, 3/4 cup RumChata, 1 cup milk, and 1 box of vanilla pudding.
How Strong Is the Creamsicle Cocktails?
In general, the orange creamsicle is a rather gentle cocktail. With the softer foundation from a 70-proof flavored vodka, the original creamsicle shakes up to about 15 percent ABV (30 proof). That's a bit stronger than a glass of wine. You can lower the alcohol content by pouring more nonalcoholic mixers (the cream, juice, or soda) in any variation.