Welcome to week one of Summer Sippers, a summer drink series featuring cool beverages from myself and 4 other talented bloggers! I am starting off the series by sharing my recipe for this frosty Coconut Creamsicle!
There is nothing like kicking back with a frosty cold drink during the hot days of summer. The frostier, the better.
Inspired by one of my favourite summer drinks, the Root Beer float, I decided to create a more tropical version by combining coconut and orange flavours.
I must tell you, testing out summer drink recipes can be tedious 🙂 Getting just the right creamy combination requires measuring, mixing and tasting until you find that just right flavour that gets the attention of your taste buds!
But, this creates a bit of a problem. After 4 or 5 tries, you find the one and then your taste buds want more and you polish off one or two of the perfected recipe just to keep them happy.
This is not a job for the faint of heart (or appetite)!
When serving a frozen beverage I recommend you pre-chill your glasses. I actually use tall Pilsner beer glasses, like these ones*, that I put in the freezer about an hour before I am going to be serving summer drinks. As soon as you bring them out of the cold, they get that beautiful frosty coating that helps keep your drink extra cold!
Follow these simple steps to the ultimate delicious frosty summer drink:
- In a tall pre-chilled glass add 2 scoops any variety coconut ice cream (I used Presidents Choice Black Label Toasted Coconut)
- Pour 1/3 cup chilled lite coconut milk over the ice cream
- Fill the glass to the top with orange soda such as Orange Crush or Fanta
- Add a straw, swirl around to mix
- Enjoy!
I made a family friendly version, but feel free to add a splash of Grand Marnier Liqueur for an adults only beverage!
Over the next 6 Friday’s we will all be sharing a new frosty creation to help keep you cool this summer. Most of mine will be family friendly, but since I live in wine country I can’t help but share an ice wine cocktail or two!
Won’t you join us! Simply scroll down and click on any picture to go to the recipe!
Until next time…
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Heather @ New House New Home says
That’s more than a drink! That’s dessert!!! Yummy! When I first starting reading, I thought it was a cocktail and was thinking that you would be a little tipsy with all that tasting. But it was family friendly, so you could try as many as you liked.
What other bloggers are involved in this series? There’s no link to them.
Maureen says
Thanks Heather! I did try one with the Grand Marnier. YUM 🙂 The links are live now. I am an early bird and had posted earlier than everyone else, so I had to wait for them to catch up!
Jeanie @Create&Babble says
Oh Maureen, this looks delicious – I must try it (with Grand Marnier of course ; )
Emily says
Mmmm!! This looks so creamy and refreshing! I can’t wait to try it out!
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
Oh my goodness does this look good! I am off to buy coconut ice cream and grand marnier! Thanks so much for joining in on this series Maureen. Can’t wait to see what other frosty concoctions you come up with!