Description
This vibrant Orange Crush combines the bright flavor of fresh orange juice with a fizzy finish, making it the perfect summer drink. It’s easy to prepare and sure to refresh your gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
- Lemon-lime soda (to top)
- Orange wedge or slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients and tools. You’ll need a collins glass, a jigger for measuring, and ice. Make sure your fresh orange juice is ready to go.
- Fill the collins glass to the top with ice. This will help keep your drink chilled and refreshing. If the glass is too warm or there isn’t enough ice, your cocktail may lose its desired chill.
- In a jigger, measure out 2 oz of vodka and pour it over the ice in the collins glass. You should hear a satisfying clink as the liquid hits the ice.
- Next, measure 1 oz of triple sec using the jigger and add it to the glass. The combination of vodka and triple sec gives a nice balance of strength and sweetness.
- Now, pour in 4 oz of fresh orange juice. You want to see the vibrant orange color fill the glass, mixing beautifully with the other ingredients.
- Top the drink with lemon-lime soda to your taste, typically about 2-4 oz. The soda will add fizz and lighten the drink, so pour slowly until you achieve your preferred level of bubbles.
- Gently stir the drink with a bar spoon or a straw to combine all the ingredients. Be careful not to over-mix; you want to keep the carbonation from the soda intact.
- Finally, garnish your Orange Crush with an orange wedge or slice. This not only makes the drink look appealing but also enhances the citrus aroma when you take a sip.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. If you want to save time, you can juice a batch of oranges and store the juice in the fridge for a couple of days. If making multiple servings, mix the vodka, triple sec, and orange juice in a pitcher beforehand, then pour over ice and top with soda just before serving.