Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBaltimore SeafoodCrushes Recipe

Crushes Recipe

Inspired by Baltimore Seafood
Time10m
Serves1

Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple, or Lemon

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Ingredients

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Base Juice

Sweetener and Spirits (optional)

Method

Prepare the Juice

  1. 1

    Choose your desired flavor from Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple, or Lemon. Juice the fruit to get the required ounces of fresh juice.

Mix the Drink

  1. 2

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine your chosen base juice (4 oz for orange, grapefruit, or pineapple; 2 oz for lemon), 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1.5 oz vodka if using.

  2. 3

    Shake well for 10–15 seconds until chilled.

Serve

  1. 4

    Fill a glass with crushed ice.

  2. 5

    Strain the shaken mixture over the crushed ice.

  3. 6

    Top with 2 oz soda water for a fizzy finish.

  4. 7

    Garnish with a citrus wheel or wedge matching the chosen juice.

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