Jul 14 2026

Orange Crush Recipe

Time7m
Serves1

vodka, triple sec, orange juice, sprite, orange wheel

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Prepare glass

    Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice cubes to chill while you mix the drink.

  2. 2

    Build the cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker (or mixing glass) filled with a few ice cubes, combine 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz triple sec, 3 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup if you prefer a slightly sweeter drink. Shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Assemble

    Discard the ice from the serving glass if it has melted significantly, then fill the glass with fresh ice. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the ice.

  4. 4

    Top with soda

    Gently pour 2 oz Sprite (or lemon-lime soda) over the top. Stir once or twice gently with a bar spoon to combine without flattening the soda.

  5. 5

    Garnish and serve

    Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim and, if using, express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in for extra aroma. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.

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