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Orange Crush Cocktail Recipe
ByJames
The Orange Crush captures summer in a glass with fresh orange juice, citrus vodka, and a perfect balance of sweet and tart. This Maryland beach classic delivers maximum orange flavor through freshly squeezed juice and quality ingredients. The key lies in using real oranges and getting the proportions just right.
Orange Crush Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: USADifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
3
minutesCalories
221
kcal
Cook Mode
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Ingredients
45 ml 1 1/2 fl oz orange vodka (Smirnoff Orange recommended)
45 ml 1 1/2 fl oz triple sec or Cointreau
60 ml 2 fl oz fresh orange
90 ml 3 fl oz lemon-lime soda
Crushed ice
Orange wheel for garnish
Equipment
Highball glass
Jigger
Bar spoon
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Fill a highball glass with crushed ice, leaving room at the top for mixing.
- Add spirits: Pour the orange vodka and triple sec over the ice using a jigger for accuracy.
- Fresh squeeze orange: Cut the orange in half and juice directly into the glass. The fresh extraction releases oils from the peel, adding essential flavor.
- Top and mix: Add lemon-lime soda, adjusting to your preference for sweetness. Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine all ingredients without losing carbonation.
- Garnish and serve: Add an orange wheel on the rim and serve immediately with a straw.
