The Creamsicle Cocktail

Warm nights and lazy days means summer is the perfect season to keep the party going way after the dinner plates are cleared. That’s why I love a cocktail that doubles as dessert! For this week’s cocktail, we’re giving an ice cream truck classic a boozy twist. Meet: The Creamsicle Cocktail!

Creamsicle Cocktail

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this 2-ingredient summer drink! It’s easy to make, check! Absolutely delicious, check! And almost too much fun to drink…check, check, check! All you need: Your favorite vanilla ice cream and orange liqueur.

I highly recommend spending the extra few dollars to get Grand Marnier for this recipe— it makes a huge flavor difference. When a recipe only has a pair of ingredients, each one really counts!

Boozy Milkshake

Making this for a crowd? Take my advice and double, triple or even quadruple the recipe! Go get that family-size gallon-o-ice-cream. You’ll need it! I very daintily divided mine among little party cups, thinking each guest would have a sophisticated sipper as a “dessert digestif”. Then I came to my senses.

I pour those all into 1 big-girl sized cup—as one should—ran down to the grocery store and whizzed up some more milkshake because no one should be cheated when it comes to charming cocktails!

Ingredients in a Creamsicle Cocktail

• Ice Cream - Use your favorite good quality vanilla or vanilla bean gelato or ice cream.
• Orange Liqueur - Grand Marnier or Cointreau both work for this cocktail! 

How to Make a Boozy Milkshake

1. Place ice cream and orange liqueur in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth adding a splash of milk if needed to get to the consistency you desire.
3. Pour into two glasses and garnish with an orange slice. 

photos by Erin Phraner

More Frozen Cocktails to Enjoy!

• Frozen Banana Cocktails
• Peach and Basil Daiquiri
• Raspberry Rose Margaritas
• Chichi Cocktails
• White Wine Slushies

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The Creamsicle Cocktail

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A boozy milkshake that tastes like a classic Creamsicle.

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Ingredients

• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• 2 ounces Grand Marnier
• Milk, optional if you want a thinner consistency.
• orange slices, for garnish

Instructions

1. Blend the ice cream and Grand Marnier in a blender until
   smooth and combined, scraping down the sides of the blender if needed.
2. Divide among glasses and garnish with an orange slice.
   
   

Notes

• If you like your milkshakes a bit thinner, go ahead and add
  a splash of milk, too!

• You can also substitute the Grand Marnier for Cointreau.
  
  

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 169mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 29gProtein: 9g

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