Refreshing Orange Creamsicle Slush Recipe for Summer Sips

This Orange Creamsicle Slush is creamy, full of bright orange flavor, and incredibly refreshing. It’s quick and easy to make—about 5 minutes from start to finish—and yields a rich, nostalgic drink reminiscent of an Orange Julius or an Orange Creamsicle bar without any artificial coloring.

Because no food coloring is used, the drink keeps a natural creamy hue. It pairs the tang of orange juice with smooth cream and vanilla for a classic creamsicle taste.

How to make Orange Creamsicle Drink
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This recipe makes 2 generous servings.

How to make Orange Creamsicle Drink

Combine orange juice, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender.

Add ice cubes (about 16 small-to-medium cubes or adjust based on size). The author uses 2½” crescent-shaped cubes; if your cubes are smaller or larger, change the quantity to reach a medium-thick slush.

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Blend until completely smooth and pour into two hurricane-style glasses.

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Orange Creamsicle Slush Recipe

This Orange Creamsicle Slush is creamy, bright, and refreshing. It’s quick to make and tastes like orange creamsicle nostalgia in a glass.

4.50 from 14 votes

Prep Time
5 mins

Total Time
5 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 2 slushes

Calories 591 kcal

Equipment

Blender with 24 oz. glass jar

Ingredients

1 ½ cups orange juice
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup white sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
16 ice cubes (adjust if cubes are larger or smaller)

Instructions

Combine orange juice, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender.
Add ice cubes and blend until completely smooth.
Pour into two hurricane-style glasses.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Using larger or smaller ice cubes will change the texture—adjust the quantity to reach a medium-thick slush. The author uses 2½” crescent-shaped cubes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1

Calories: 591 kcal

Carbohydrates: 72 g

Protein: 4 g

Fat: 33 g

Sugar: 69 g

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