From Popsicle to Pour: The Rise of Creamsicle Cocktails

Creamy, citrusy, nostalgic—and suddenly everywhere.

Few flavor duos summon childhood nostalgia as instantly as orange and vanilla. While desserts and treats inspired by the classic combo are nothing new, the creamsicle has quietly slipped into the cocktail shaker this summer, with bartenders remixing it into everything from Negroni variations to clarified concoctions.

What makes it especially ripe for th…