Boozy Creamsicle Float

Name: Boozy Creamsicle Float
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla ice cream (about 2-3 scoops or enough to fill the glass to your liking); ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 oz. vodka; 1 oz. Triple Sec (or Grand Marnier); 4-6 oz. orange soda

This Creamsicle-inspired alcoholic drink is a refreshing Summer drink to be enjoyed by the adults with simple ingredients and a whole lot of yum!

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2 glasses of boozy creamsicle float served with striped straws on a white marble surface with orange soda and a white cloth in the background

Looking for a delicious boozy drink to end off a warm summer’s day? Then this Boozy Creamsicle Float is the perfect choice!

This Creamsicle-inspired alcoholic drink boasts generous amounts of creamy vanilla ice cream, a combination of sweet orange liqueur and vodka, finished off with orange soda. In just 5 minutes and with only 5 simple ingredients, you can sit back and relax with a glass of boozy creamsicle float.

boozy creamsicle float served in 3 tall glasses with striped straws, presented on a white marble surface with orange soda in the background

If you’re not planning to enjoy this creamsicle float immediately after making it, chill your glasses in the refrigerator prior to serving. This will keep the drink cooler for longer. Serve your boozy creamsicle float in a regular drinking glass or assemble it in a cute mason jar with a decorative straw and a slice of orange as garnish. It’s a great presentation for serving them at a party!

If you love creamy boozy drinks, you might give this Caribbean Inspired Coconut Rum Cocktail a try.

3 tall glasses of boozy creamsicle float on a white marble surface with orange soda behind and a white cloth beside

Ingredients for a Boozy Creamsicle Float

1 cup vanilla ice cream about 2-3 scoops or enough to fill the glass to your liking
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 oz. vodka
1 oz. Triple Sec or Grand Marnier
4-6 oz. orange soda

Variations

Add other frozen fruit combinations like berries or pineapple. Or, create an entirely different fruit-flavored boozy creamsicle by matching your favorite fruit with a fruit-flavored liqueur!
Add as much ice cream as you like but it looks the best with at least a couple of scoops of ice cream.
Adjust the quantity of liquor added to your float depending for a stronger or lighter drink.

vanilla ice cream, orange soda, extract, vodka, and Triple Sec staged on a white marble surface with white tiled wall behind

Fun Fact

The original Creamsicle consists of vanilla ice cream coated with iced orange juice that’s placed on an ice lolly stick. The origin of the first popsicle dates back to the early 1900s. On a very cold night, 11-year old Frank Epperson forgetfully left a glass of orange soda powder mix and a stirring stick outdoors. It froze overnight, creating the first-ever popsicle.

Through some further experimentation, iced fruit juice coating vanilla ice cream on a popsicle stick was born. It grew to such popularity that Creamsicles have their own dedicated day on the calendar. You can celebrate Creamsicle Day on August 14th every year. Cheers!!

Thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of a young boy, today we get to enjoy the many “fruits” of his invention like popsicle-inspired drinks as well as other delicious frozen treats like these Fudgesicles!

How Should I Store Boozy Creamsicle Float?

You should serve this boozy creamsicle float immediately with a straw and/or long spoon.

Don’t let this drink sit out at room temperature before being served or the ice cream will melt. I don’t recommend making this drink ahead of time, not just for taste but also for food safety reasons. You’ll also lose the all-important chill factor!

Can I Make A Non-Alcoholic Version Of This Drink?

Absolutely! Simply omit the alcohol and you’re good to go! Alternatively, you may want to consider whipping up this homemade Orange Julius for the kiddies.

What is a Boozy Creamsicle Float?

This creamy orange drink is inspired by the Creamsicle brand that so many of us have come to know and love whilst growing up, especially during hot summer months as a refreshingly cool sweet treat. In the early 1900s, 11-year old Frank Epperson forgetfully left a glass of orange soda powder mix and a stirring stick outdoors which froze overnight, creating the first-ever popsicle. Further experimentation with iced fruit juice coating vanilla ice cream on a popsicle stick gave us creamsicles!

Tips For Making Boozy Creamsicle Float

If you are serving these for a special occasion, consider serving them in something like Mason Jar Mugs with cute paper straws. You can also add a slice of orange to the rim of the glass.
Any brand or type of vodka will do – I personally prefer neutral vodka but you could also try vanilla vodka.
Both the Triple sec and Grand Marnier are great options for an orange liqueur with Grand Marnier being slightly stronger. If you’d prefer to omit the orange liqueur then simply double the quantity of vodka called for in this recipe.
Although vanilla extract is an optional ingredient in this boozy drink, I find that it boosts that classic creamsicle flavor.
The orange soda fizzes quite a bit when poured over the ice cream, so be sure to pour slowly and refill once the bubbles die down a bit.

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Created by: Stefanie