Cranberry Creamsicle — A Clean, Creamy Twist on a Holiday Classic

*I’ve made this recipe plenty of times, but I’m still working on photographing all my dishes (mom life, right?). So until I get the real shot, here’s a stand-in that captures the vibe.*

Flavor: Tart cranberry meets smooth vanilla — clean, crisp, and a little nostalgic.

Once upon a time, a vodka cran was my go-to drink — easy, classic, and just the right amount of bite. But now that we’ve evolved (and prefer to wake up without regrets), this Cranberry Creamsicle is the glow-up version I reach for instead. It’s everything I loved about that drink, but cleaner, fresher, and way more fun.

Bright cranberry, a touch of citrus, creamy vanilla, and a little fizz — it’s like the holidays decided to show up in a champagne flute. You get all the cozy flavor, none of the hangover.

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What You’ll Need

No fake flavors, no weird mixers — just bright, creamy, holiday magic in a glass.

½ cup unsweetened cranberry juice

¼ cup orange juice

½ tsp vanilla bean paste or alcohol-free vanilla extract

2-4 tsp coconut milk for creaminess (optional)

Top with Poppi Orange Cream or clean mineral water

How to Make It

1. Add cranberry juice, orange juice, vanilla, and coconut milk to a shaker with ice.

2. Shake until chilled and lightly frothy.

3. Pour over ice and top with Poppi Orange Cream.

4. Garnish with a slice of orange or a few cranberries if you’re feeling fancy.

The Vibe

It’s tart, creamy, and a little sparkly — like your favorite lip gloss in drink form. Perfect for holiday brunches, cozy nights, or anytime you want to sip something that feels like a treat without wrecking your clean streak.

Cranberry Creamsicle

Amber Fitzek

A clean, festive mocktail that tastes like tart cranberry and smooth vanilla had a holiday love child. It’s the grown-up, hangover-free glow-up of the classic vodka cran — bright, creamy, and a little sparkly

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Drinks, mocktails

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker or a mason jar with a lid
Measuring cups/spoons
Glass (highball, coupe, or champagne flute)

Ingredients

½ cup Unsweetened Cranberry juice
¼ cup Orange juice
½ tsp Vanilla bean paste or alcohol free vanilla extract
2-4 tsp Coconut milk for creaminess
Poppi Orange Cream Soda

Instructions

Add cranberry juice, orange juice, vanilla, and coconut milk to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake until chilled and lightly frothy.
Pour into glass
Top with Poppi Orange Cream or sparkling mineral water.
Garnish with a slice of orange or a few cranberries if you’re feeling fancy.

Keyword alcohol free, clean cocktails, cranberry, creamy mocktail, healthy drink, holiday drink, mocktail, non alcoholic, orange, vanilla

Why You’ll Love It

Real ingredients, no junk or fake flavors

Light, bright, and naturally balanced

Festive enough for a party, chill enough for a Tuesday

A mocktail that still feels like a main character moment

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~78

Carbs: ~16.5 g

Fat: 0 g

Protein: ~0.5 g

(Values may vary slightly depending on juice and coconut milk brands.)

Your Turn

Make it, tag me, and show off your clean holiday glow-up — because who said festive has to mean foggy?

And don’t stop here — keep an eye out for my Holiday Mocktail Series dropping soon. Every drink is clean, sparkly, and hangover-free — because we do the glow, not the crash.

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