Creamsicle Screwdriver Recipe

Time8m

Serves1

Galliano, Smirnoff Vodka, orange juice, ginger ale (loz)

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare glass
Select a highball or Collins glass (12–14 oz). Fill the glass with ice to chill while you build the drink.
2
Mix base
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz Galliano, 4 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz heavy cream (or half-and-half). Add a generous handful of ice (about 4–6 large cubes).
3
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and the cream is emulsified with the juice, creating a slightly frothy texture.
4
Strain
Discard the chilling ice from the glass. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over fresh ice (about 4–6 cubes), leaving about 1.5–2 oz of headroom for ginger ale.
5
Top with ginger ale
Gently pour 1.5 oz chilled ginger ale down the side of the glass to preserve effervescence and create a light fizzy top. Do not stir vigorously; a gentle swirl is fine to integrate flavors without losing bubbles.
6
Garnish and serve
Garnish with an orange wheel or twist on the rim and optionally drop in a maraschino cherry. Serve with a straw. Advise the drinker to give the cocktail a gentle stir before sipping if desired.