This Orange Creamsicle cocktail is a delicious summer drink, balanced between hints of vanilla-orange with a touch of alcohol. If you want to treat yourself to a delicious dessert without overwhelming sweet notes, this just might become a new favorite of yours.
In reviewing other variations around the web, many seemed too sweet or had too many low-quality ingredients. I wanted to make a version that you could taste the alcohol on – otherwise the cocktail gets too dangerous very quickly. I also wanted to use handmade whipped cream to bring in extra flavor nuances, as well as keep this Orange Creamsicle variation from being too sweet.
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Orange Whipped Cream
Recipe Tip
The orange zest will be really sticky and clump when you first grate the orange peel. Lay it out and let the zest dry a little and it will sprinkle much easier. You can see the difference in some of these photos of which zest dried vs which I sprinkled on immediately.
Same recipe, but with different glasses and an extra cherry garnish for an evening shot photo.
Orange Creamsicle Cocktail
Equipment
- Electric hand mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Orange Whipped Cream
- 1/2 pint Heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Confectioners sugar
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Orange Creamsicle Cocktail
- 1.5 oz Vanilla Vodka
- 1.5 oz Dry Curaçao
- 1.5 oz Orange juice
Instructions
Orange Whipped Cream
- Whip the heavy cream until desired whipped cream consistency.
- Add in the sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Thoroughly mix.
Orange Creamsicle Cocktail
- Add vodka, Curaçao, and orange juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds and strain into a wide-brimmed glass.
- Top with your desired amount of whipping cream and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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