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A light and refreshing, yet subtly creamy, drink that’s perfect for the summertime!
This drink is so easy to make and so tasty! It has only a handful of ingredients and tastes just like an orange creamsicle! It’s light and refreshing with a hint of creaminess. It has a crisp orange flavor and subtle sweetness from the vanilla and whipped cream. It makes a fun and unique mocktail for everyone to enjoy! If you’d like, you can add a bit of vodka to make it into a cocktail.
Why You’ll Love This Orange Creamsicle Mocktail (or Cocktail)
Unique – this drink is so fun and unique because it tastes like the classic refreshing summer treat – an orance creamsicle. It gets its creaminess from a topping of whipped cream which always makes everything more fun!
Refreshing – orange juice and orange sparking water make this mocktail so light and refreshing. It has the perfect amount of citrus flavor and just enough bubbles.
Simple – you only need a few simple ingredients and a few minutes to whip up this delicious drink.
Balanced – a lovely ratio of fresh orange and creamy vanilla flavors.
Parties – the mocktail version is loved by all and is such a fun drink for holidays and parties (Independence Day, pool parties, picnics, beach days, etc.). For those that want it, it can even be spiked with vodka for a delicious and fun cocktail.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Orange Juice – adds refreshing citrusy flavor.
Orange Sparkling Water – adds additional orange flavor and some bubbles.
Vanilla Extract – gives the drink its creamsicle flavor.
Whipped Cream – for a fun topping. Also adds creaminess.
(Cocktail Version) Vodka – to make it a cocktail.
Equipment
If you’re using freshly squeezed orange juice, a manual citrus juicer or electric juicer allows you to get all of the juice out of the oranges easily.
I used Polar Orange Dry Sparkling Beverage for this mocktail, but you can use orange seltzer or sparkling water as well.
If you’re serving these at a party or just want to make these mocktails (or cocktails) even more fun, you may enjoy some:
- Cocktail umbrellas, striped cocktail umbrellas, or straws with the umbrellas built in
- Orange slice bamboo cocktail skewers
- Set of disposable ribbed glasses with long stem
- Pretty hobnail drinking glasses
Orange Creamsicle Mocktail / Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz / tbsp / parts freshly squeezed orange juice (or store-bought)
- 4 oz / tbsp / parts orange sparkling beverage (I use Polar Orange Dry)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- whipped cream for topping
Cocktail Version
- 1 oz / tbsp / part vodka
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add orange juice, sparking water, and vanilla extract. Stir lightly.
- Cocktail – if making a cocktail, add vodka and stir lightly.
- Top with whipped cream and enjoy.
If you try out this orange creamsicle mocktail (or cocktail) recipe, I’d love to know what you think! Please leave a comment with a rating below – it would really help the blog and let others know your thoughts so they can decide if they should try it too. If you share a photo of your creation on Instagram, please use the hashtag #BrooksideKitchen and tag @BrooksideKitchen
