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Orange creamsicle float with whipped cream and orange slice

Orange Creamsicle Float

A nostalgic, creamy, and citrusy dessert drink featuring vanilla ice cream, tangy orange soda, and sweet orange syrup. Perfect for summer parties, quick desserts, or a playful trip down memory lane. Includes options for dairy-free and boozy variations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American, Dessert Drinks
Servings 4 floats
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream full-fat recommended; frozen yogurt or dairy-free works too
  • 1/2 cup orange syrup made from orange juice concentrate, orange soda syrup, or reduced fresh orange juice with sugar
  • 4 cups chilled orange soda sparkling orange mineral water for a less sweet option
  • 1 cup whipped cream coconut whipped cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 4 slices fresh orange for garnish
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur optional, replace part of orange soda for boozy version

Instructions
 

  • Place serving glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to chill.
  • Prepare orange syrup: if using juice concentrate, dilute slightly with cold water; if using fresh juice, reduce with a bit of sugar until thick. Chill until ready to use.
  • Add one generous scoop of vanilla ice cream into each chilled glass.
  • Pour orange syrup gently over the ice cream so it drips down the sides, creating a marbled effect.
    Pouring orange soda over vanilla ice cream for creamsicle float
  • Slowly pour chilled orange soda into each glass until nearly full, pouring slowly to preserve the layered look.
  • Top with whipped cream, piping or spooning for a decorative finish.
  • Sprinkle with fresh orange zest and garnish with a thin orange slice on the rim. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a boozy twist, replace 1/4 cup of the orange soda with orange liqueur. For dairy-free, use coconut milk ice cream and coconut whipped cream. Serve floats immediately after assembly to preserve the texture. Pre-scoop ice cream into glasses and freeze for quick party assembly. Syrup can be made 3 days in advance, whipped cream can be made up to 24 hours ahead.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 40gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword citrus float, creamsicle drink, layered ice cream soda, orange creamsicle float, orange creamsicle recipe, orange soda float, summer dessert drink, vanilla ice cream float
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