
Orange Creamsicle Margarita Recipe
Orange creamsicle margarita recipe captures nostalgic childhood flavors in an adult cocktail that brings back ice cream truck memories. This creamy, sweet drink transforms beloved popsicle flavors into sophisticated cocktail form. The orange and vanilla combination creates pure liquid nostalgia that's perfect for summer entertaining.

The flavors in this orange creamsicle margarita definitely take me back to my childhood of when the ice cream truck drove through my neighborhood on hot summer days. This tastes just like the push up orange ice creamsicle.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons orange zest, salt, and sugar mix (for sugar rim) (optional, see Note)
1 lime wedge
3 ounces tequila
2 ounces fresh-squeezed orange juice
1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 ounce triple sec
1 ounce vanilla ice cream, softened
ice as needed
2 slices orange or lemon, for garnish
Directions
Gather all your ingredients.
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Mix orange zest, sugar, and salt together on a small plate
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Rim 2 glasses with lime wedge and rotate in the orange zest mixture.
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Combine tequila, orange juice, lime juice, triple sec, and ice cream in a cocktail shaker.
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Fill cocktail shaker with ice and shake very well. Strain into the orange-rimmed glasses and garnish with an orange or lemon slice
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Sugar rim
For the sugar rim mixture a classic ratio is 4 parts sugar, 1 part salt, and 1 part orange zest, but you can change the amounts to your liking
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
196 | Calories |
2g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 196 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 2g | 2% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
Sodium 14mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 1g | 2% |
Vitamin C 40mg | 44% |
Calcium 43mg | 3% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 172mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.