Orange Crush
Total: 10min
Yield: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 navel orange (freshly juiced)
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce grand marnier (or another orange liqueur
- 3 to 4 ounces lemon-lime soda (like sprite or 7UP)
- orange wedges for garnish
- a sprig of fresh mint
Instruction:
- Fill a glass with crushed ice. Pour the vodka, grand marnier 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!
Orange Crush Cocktail
On the hunt for a bright and refreshing cocktail? It’s hard to beat a classic orange crush. Made with fresh orange juice and vodka, it’s great for any occasion.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 1 – 2 serving(s)
Ingredients:
- 4 oranges (to yield about 1 cup fresh juice)
- 4 oz. orange-flavored vodka
- 2 oz. triple sec or other orange-flavored liqueur
- Lemon-lime or orange soda
- Orange slices, for garnish
Instruction:
- Cut the oranges in half. Juice the oranges to yield about 1 cup of orange juice. Strain the juice to remove any pulp, if you like.
- Add cubed or crushed ice to 2 pint glasses. Divide the vodka, triple sec, and orange juice evenly between the glasses. Top each drink with a splash of lemon-lime orange soda. Tuck an orange slice into each glass, if you like.
Orange Crush Cocktail
Developed in Ocean City at the Harborside Bar & Grill, it’s no wonder this refreshing Orange Crush cocktail has found popularity outside of Maryland’s borders.
Prep: 3min
Total: 35min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 2 oz. vodka or orange-flavored vodka
- 2 oz. triple sec
- 1 medium navel orange, juiced (about ¼ to ⅓ c.)
- Lemon-lime soda, such as Sierra Mist or Sprite
- A few dashes of orange bitters (optional)
- Orange slice, for garnish
Instruction:
- Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add vodka, triple sec, and orange juice and stir to combine. Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with an orange slice.
Orange Crush – Big Game Cocktail Recipe
FAQ
What is Orange Crush made of?
Directions. Fill a pint glass with ice cubes. Pour in orange-flavored vodka, triple sec, and orange juice, then top with lemon-lime soda. Mix well and garnish with orange slice.
What is the best Orange Crush?
Ingredients
- 3 oz. fresh squeezed orange juice.
- 2 oz. orange vodka (I like the Absolute Mandarin)
- 1 oz. triple sec.
- about 4 oz. orange or tangerine flavored sparkling water or club soda.
What is an Orange Crush Maryland?
The Orange Crush cocktail—a mix of OJ, orange vodka, triple sec and lemon-lime soda—may have started on Maryland’s shores, but it’s become a phenomenon throughout the state and beyond.
Is Orange Crush a Maryland drink?
Locals are quick to confirm that the key to the Crush is in its namesake – the act of crushing oranges for for each drink to ensure the crispiest OJ flavor. Since its creation, the Orange Crush has made its way to bars throughout Maryland and along the East coast to destination beach towns.
