Orange Crush Drink
A refreshing and citrusy summer cocktail made with orange-flavored vodka, triple sec, fresh orange juice, and lemon-lime soda. Perfect for gatherings and parties. Can be made alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Orange-flavored vodka
- 0.5 oz Triple Sec Or Cointreau
- 1 Orange Freshly squeezed for juice
- 4-6 oz Lemon-lime soda Such as Sprite or 7-Up
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Fill a pint glass with ice cubes.
- Add orange-flavored vodka and triple sec to the glass.
- Squeeze the juice of one orange into the glass.
- Top with lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with a slice of orange (optional).
- If using a cocktail shaker, shake ingredients before pouring over ice.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version (mocktail), replace the vodka with sparkling water or additional lemon-lime soda.
- Adjust the amount of lemon-lime soda to taste.
- Valencia oranges are recommended for their sweetness and juiciness.
- Experiment with different fruit garnishes for a unique presentation.
- Can be prepped ahead by juicing the oranges and storing the juice in the refrigerator.
- The cocktail started in Ocean City, Maryland in 1995.