Fresh Squeezed Recipe

Juice the fruit

Roll 1 orange, 1 lemon, and 1 lime firmly on the counter to loosen juices. Cut the orange in half and juice until you have 3 oz of orange juice. Juice the lemon and lime until you have 0.5 oz of lemon juice and 0.5 oz of lime juice. Strain the combined juices through a fine mesh sieve into a measuring cup to remove pulp and seeds. Reserve.

Measure 1.5 oz vodka and 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur and add to a cocktail shaker.

Make or measure simple syrup

If you don't have simple syrup ready: combine equal parts granulated sugar and hot water (for example 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water), stir until dissolved and cool. Measure 0.5 oz of the simple syrup and add to the shaker. Add 2 dashes of orange bitters.

Add the strained fresh citrus juices to the shaker with the spirits and sweetener. Fill the shaker with ice (enough to fill about 2/3 of the shaker). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and well chilled.

Strain and serve

Double-strain the contents of the shaker through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or an ice-filled rocks glass, depending on preference. If you want a lighter, slightly effervescent drink, top with 1 oz club soda poured gently down the side of the glass.

Express the oils of a thin lemon twist over the drink, rim the glass with it if desired, then drop the twist in. Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.