Ingredients

  • 2 ozvanilla vodka
  • 3 ozfresh orange juice
  • 1 ozhalf-and-half
  • ½ ozvanilla syrup
  • 1 cupice
  • 🍋Orange wheel(garnish)

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Instructions

  1. Add vanilla vodka, orange juice, half-and-half, vanilla syrup, and ice to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and frothy.
  3. Pour into a highball glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange wheel.
  5. Serve immediately with a straw.

📜 History

Orange-cream flavor combinations have been beloved since the invention of the Creamsicle ice pop. This cocktail taps into millennial and Gen X nostalgia, transforming the innocent orange-cream flavor profile into an adult indulgence. Using vanilla vodka and fresh dairy recreates the creamy, orange-forward taste while adding a boozy kick. The drink represents the broader "nostalgic cocktail" trend of adapting beloved childhood flavors for grown-up palates.

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