This creamsicle margarita is a rich and delicious frozen cocktail that’s bursting with creamy orange flavor. Part refreshing frozen drink and part decadent dessert, this simple recipe is sure to be a big hit at your next party or patio happy hour.
Creamsicle lovers will go crazy for this delicious cocktail that tastes exactly like the popular ice cream treat. Made with tequila, tangy citrus juices, sweet orange liqueur, and rich coconut cream, this drink is like a smooth and creamy adult milkshake. It’s a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and bring lots of boozy fun to any party or gathering.
Because this is a frozen cocktail, it’s perfect for cooling off on a hot day and it’s also incredibly easy to make. Just toss everything in the blender and you’ll have this impressive and crowd-pleasing drink ready to go in minutes. Give this creamy and delicious creamsicle margarita a try and discover your new favorite summer cocktail!
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Why We Love This Recipe
- This orange creamsicle margarita will remind you of those delicious orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream treats that everyone loves.
- Make this frosty blended drink next time you need to cool off on those hot days. It’s perfect for the warmer weather months!
- It’s so creamy and delicious that it’s like a dessert and a cocktail in one!
- All you need to do is toss everything in the blender, so this drink recipe is super easy and comes together in minutes.
- You can easily make a delicious non-alcoholic version of this drink for the kids and other non-drinkers.
Ingredients
- Tequila
- Triple sec or Grand Marnier
- Orange juice
- Cream of coconut
- Lime juice
- Ice
- Granulated sugar for the rim
- Fresh orange slices or lime slices for garnish
How to Make Creamsicle Margaritas
- To rim the glass, place sugar on a small plate in a shallow layer. Run a lime wedge around the edge of the glass, and then dip the glass rims into the sugar.
- Add tequila, triple sec, cream of coconut, orange juice, lime juice and ice to your blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour margarita into your prepared margarita glass and garnish with a fresh orange slice or lime slice.
Tips and Suggestions
- Don’t substitute regular heavy cream or half and half for the cream of coconut. The dairy is more likely to curdle when mixed with the citrus juices.
- Be sure to get cream of coconut and not regular or light coconut milk. Coconut milk is thinner and won’t produce the same creamy texture.
- Keep blending until all of the ice is thoroughly crushed and incorporated into the drink. The smooth and creamy consistency is key to making a delicious creamsicle margarita, so you don’t want any ice chunks in your drink.
Variations
- Substitute the orange juice for mango, or guava or pineapple juice, for a tropical twist on this margarita.
- Skip the blender and shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker then pour over ice for an on-the-rocks version of this cocktail.
- Use half of a fresh medium-sized orange in place of the orange juice. Just peel the orange and throw the sections in whole. They’ll get blended in and provide a delicious fresh orange flavor.
What Kind of Tequila Should I Use?
There’s no need to go top shelf on this one. This drink has so much flavor that you won’t really be able to distinguish the quality of the tequila. I generally choose any reasonably priced brand of silver tequila.
Can I Make a Non-Alcoholic Version?
Yes! For a refreshing non-alcoholic version, omit the tequila and replace the triple sec with an orange syrup, such as Monin or Toriani brand. You can also add a splash of Sprite just before serving.
More Drink Recipes
- Mango Margarita
- Red Wine Ice Cream Floats
- Watermelon Margarita
- Watermelon Rum Punch
- Patriotic Sangria
Creamsicle Margarita
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 ounce tequila
- ½ ounce triple sec
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 2 cups ice
- granulated sugar for the rim
- fresh orange slices or lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- To rim the glass, add sugar to a small plate in a shallow layer. Run a lime wedge around the edge of the glass, and then dip the rim into the sugar.granulated sugar for the rim, ½ ounce lime juice
- For the margarita, to your blender add tequila, triple sec, orange juice, cream of coconut, and ice.1 ounce tequila, ½ ounce triple sec, 2 ounces orange juice, 1 ounce cream of coconut, 2 cups ice
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into your prepared glass and garnish with an orange slice, lime slice, or both.fresh orange slices or lime slices
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