🍊 Orange Creamsicle Milkshake
This Orange Creamsicle Milkshake is thick, creamy, and bursting with bright orange flavor balanced by rich vanilla ice cream. Inspired by the classic frozen treat, it’s a refreshing, nostalgic drink that comes together in minutes—perfect for warm days, dessert cravings, or a fun homemade milkshake any time. 🍊🥤
Servings 2 milkshakes
Calories 400kcal
Cost $5 per batch
Equipment
- Blender
- measuring cups
- citrus juicer
- microplane or zester
- tall glasses
- straws
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup cold whole milk add more to thin
- ½ cup fresh orange juice well chilled
- 1 tablespoon orange zest optional, for extra citrus pop
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon orange extract use sparingly
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk extra creamy
Instructions
- Add vanilla ice cream, milk, orange juice, orange zest (if using), and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and thick, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust—add more ice cream to thicken or a splash of milk to thin.
- Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use very cold ingredients for the thickest, creamiest milkshake texture.
- Fresh orange juice gives the brightest flavor; avoid bottled juice for best results.
- Add orange zest sparingly—too much can make the shake slightly bitter.
- For a stronger creamsicle flavor, add a small amount of orange extract instead of extra juice to avoid thinning the shake.
- Adjust thickness easily: add more ice cream to thicken or a splash of milk to thin.
- Serve immediately, as milkshakes will melt and lose thickness over time.
Optional Toppings & Variations
- Whipped cream + orange zest
- Vanilla wafer crumbs or shortbread crumbs
- Orange sugar rim on the glass
- Add 1 scoop orange sherbet for a more citrus-forward shake
- Adult version: splash of vanilla vodka or orange liqueur