Looking for the perfect, refreshing summer sipper? Learn How To Make A Orange Crush Soda And Vodka Cocktail with just a few ingredients.
Warm weather calls for summer time cocktails like this orange crush. It’s a twist on the classic screwdriver, which is just orange juice and vodka, but this recipe turns it up a notch.
This invigorating drink is great to drink during the hot summer months and light enough to be served at brunch.
You know what I haven’t shared in quite a while guys? A cocktail!
Since the stay at home order started in the middle of March, I have had to create my own happy hour at home so I don’t loose my sanity. This orange crush cocktail has quickly become a new favorite.
This recipe is a orange crush cocktail with some really beautiful (completely edible) garnishes… mint and orange wedges anyone?!
Let’s make a glass or two and pretend we are somewhere on a beach enjoying the wind on our faces and sand between our toes.
Here are a few easy cocktail recipes:
- Blueberry Bourbon Summer Smash
- Passion Fruit Hurricanes
- Caramel Apple Moscow Mule
- Lemon Berry Refresher
- Pineapple Mango Rum Punch
*Note: all of these cocktail recipes can be kid-friendly or non-alcoholic by omitting the alcohol.
Orange Crush Soda Cocktail Recipe:
INGREDIENTS (serves one)
- 1 navel orange freshly juiced
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce grand marnier (or another orange liqueur like triple sec)
- 3 to 4 ounces lemon-lime soda like sprite or 7UP
- orange wedges for garnish
- a sprig of fresh mint
How To Make A Orange Crush Soda And Vodka Cocktail
- Fill a glass with crushed ice. Pour the vodka, orange liqueur and fresh orange juice in the glass. Give it a gentle stir. Top it off with the soda, an orange wedge and a few mint leaf. Serve!
This cocktail recipe is for one glass. You can double or triple the recipe if you are having friends over for drinks.
Note for making larger orange crush batches
If making a orange crush in a large batch, rather than a single drink, treat the ounce numbers above as parts instead.
So, for example, if you’re making a large batch of orange crush soda vodka cocktail, you’d use 3 parts orange juice, 2 parts vodka, 3 parts soda, and 1 part orange liqueur.
So, I’m hoping that this recipe will give you all of the beach vibes today. Make sure to pin the image below to save this recipe. Cheers!
