Orange Creamsicle Slush (Kid-Friendly)
An orange creamsicle slush with orange juice, vanilla ice cream and a little milk — alcohol-free, sized for Margaritaville machines.
Jump to recipe ↓Tastes like the orange-and-vanilla ice cream bar.
Built like a mudslide in the machine.
Orange Creamsicle Slush recipe
Ingredients (1 drink)
- 3 oz orange juice
- 1 oz whole milk
- ½ oz simple syrup (paid link)
- 4 Tbsp vanilla ice cream
Plus: a full ice reservoir. Garnish: Whipped cream, orange slice. Glass: Milkshake glass.
Instructions
- Fill the ice reservoir.
- Add all ingredients to the jar.
- Run the cycle (Slides program on Fiji).
- Top with whipped cream and an orange slice.
How much to make in your machine
Every Margaritaville frozen concoction maker is designed around a particular volume of liquid — the shaver portions ice for it. The table scales this recipe to the margarita liquid volume printed in each model’s manual (Key West DM1000 / DM1946 3 × 12 oz drinks: 9.75 fl oz; Bahamas DM0500 / Fiji DM2000 3 × 12 oz drinks: 13 fl oz; Tahiti DM3000 per 24 oz jar: 8.67 fl oz; Bali DM3500 half chamber: 11 fl oz; Bali DM3500 full chamber: 22 fl oz). Amounts are rounded to the nearest ¼ or ⅓ oz.
| Ingredient | Key West DM1000 / DM19463 × 12 oz drinks | Bahamas DM0500 / Fiji DM20003 × 12 oz drinks | Tahiti DM3000per 24 oz jar | Bali DM3500half chamber | Bali DM3500full chamber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| orange juice | 6¾ oz | 9 oz | 6 oz | 7⅔ oz | 15¼ oz |
| whole milk | 2¼ oz | 3 oz | 2 oz | 2½ oz | 5 oz |
| simple syrup | 1¼ oz | 1½ oz | 1 oz | 1¼ oz | 2½ oz |
| vanilla ice cream | 9 Tbsp | 12 Tbsp | 8 Tbsp | 10¼ Tbsp | 20⅓ Tbsp |
Scaling is our calculation, not a manufacturer recipe. Fruit- and ice-cream-heavy drinks vary more; adjust with the Shave Only / Blend Only controls. The Key West DM1900 isn’t listed because we haven’t verified its manual yet.
Machine notes for this drink
- Dairy and cream liqueurs make a thick, shake-like drink. Use the Slides setting on the Fiji (the Tahiti manual also lists Mudslides), soften ice cream for five minutes first, and rinse the jar soon after serving.
- The ingredient list is written for a single 12 oz drink, which matches the 1-drink setting on Key West and Fiji dials. Multiply by 2 or 3 and set the Number of Drinks dial to match.
- This batch uses about 4.5 fl oz of liquid for 1 drink. If your drink comes out watery, the manuals’ first fix is to follow the recipe volumes or manually shave more ice; if it’s too stiff, add liquid and Blend Only.
Why this recipe works
Ice cream adds creaminess; orange juice adds tang.
About mocktails & kid-friendly
Without alcohol, frozen drinks set firmer, so most of our mocktails replace the spirit with an equal volume of juice, soda or water to keep the liquid-to-ice ratio right. Remember the manuals’ warning: the appliance itself should not be used by children — let an adult run the machine.
Tips for the best texture
- Soften ice cream.
- Orange zest boosts flavor.
- Rinse jar soon.
- Adults: see Boozy Creamsicle.
- Never put anything but ice in the ice reservoir, and don’t fill the jar past its maximum line — both are warnings in every manual.
- Too thin? Hold the toggle in Shave Only for a few seconds, then Blend Only to mix it in. Too thick? Add an ounce of liquid and Blend Only.
Serving & make-ahead
Garnish with whipped cream, orange slice and serve in a milkshake glass. Make mocktails look as special as the grown-up drinks: colored sugar rims, fruit skewers and fun straws. Label pitchers clearly at mixed parties so alcoholic and alcohol-free batches never get confused, and blend the kids’ batch first in a freshly rinsed jar.
Variations
- Boozy: See Boozy Creamsicle.
- Pineapple: Pineapple juice.
- Strawberry: Strawberries.
Make it with (or without) alcohol
Already alcohol-free.
Shop the ingredients
- Monin Pure Cane Syrup (simple syrup), 750 ml (paid link)
We link to mixers, syrups and juices only — alcohol isn’t sold through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Frequently asked questions
Dairy-free?
Coconut ice cream.
Curdles?
Serve immediately.
Frozen OJ?
Use concentrate plus water.
How much ice should I put in the machine?
Fill the ice reservoir with ice cubes — the machine shaves the amount it needs for the cycle (dial models size it to the 1, 2 or 3-drink setting). The manuals recommend ice that has been out of the freezer for 10–15 minutes.
Will this work in a regular blender?
Yes — add about 1½–2 cups of ice per 12 oz drink and blend until smooth. The texture will be coarser than shaved ice.
