Enhanced Orange Creamsicle

Ingredients

• Ice cubes (1 cup)
• Honey (2 tablespoons (adjust for sweetness))
• Orange zest (1 teaspoon (freshly grated))
• Milk (1 cup (whole or your preferred milk))
• Vanilla ice cream (2 cups)
• Fresh orange juice (1 cup (preferably freshly squeezed))
• Orange slices (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the fresh orange juice, vanilla ice cream, milk, orange zest, honey, and ice cubes.
2. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring that the ice is finely crushed and fully incorporated.
3. Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired, then blend again briefly to combine.
4. Pour the Orange Creamsicle into tall glasses, filling them generously.
5. Optional: Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh orange or a sprinkle of additional orange zest for an extra touch of color and flavor.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste!