Orange Crush Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare glass
Fill a large rocks glass or short highball with ice to chill while you build the drink. If you prefer, chill the glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes beforehand.
- 2
Juice fruit
Using fresh oranges, squeeze enough to yield 3 oz of fresh orange juice (about 1 medium orange). Measure 0.25 oz fresh lime juice (about 1/8 of a lime) and set aside.
- 3
Combine spirits and juices
In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, pour 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz triple sec, 3 oz fresh orange juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 0.25 oz fresh lime juice.
- 4
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and the ingredients are well combined and slightly frothy.
- 5
Assemble drink
Dump the ice from the chilled serving glass and fill the glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the fresh ice, leaving room for soda.
- 6
- 7
Garnish and serve
Garnish with an orange wheel or wedge on the rim and optionally a mint sprig slapped between your hands to release aroma and placed on top. Serve immediately with a straw or short stirrer.
- 8
Adjustments
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding up to 0.25 oz more simple syrup if you prefer sweeter, or a splash more lime juice for brighter acidity.