Squeeze The Day Recipe

Juice citrus

Roll the oranges, lemon, and limes on the countertop firmly to loosen juices. Halve the oranges, lemon and limes and use a citrus juicer to extract the juices. Strain the combined juices through a fine mesh sieve into a measuring cup to remove pulp and seeds. You should have about 1 1/4 cups of strained citrus juice.

Combine spirits and syrup

In a cocktail shaker or large mixing glass, add the vodka, triple sec, and simple syrup. Pour in the strained citrus juice. Add one cup of ice (about half the ice called for) to the shaker.

Shake

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.

Prepare glasses

Fill two highball or Collins glasses evenly with the remaining ice (about 1 cup per glass). If desired, run a citrus slice around the rim and lightly dip in sugar for a sweet rim.

Strain & top

Strain the shaken mixture evenly into the two prepared glasses, dividing the liquid. Top each glass with about 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) chilled club soda to add effervescence and brighten the flavors. Gently stir once with a bar spoon to combine.

Garnish & serve

Garnish each glass with an orange slice and a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately with a short straw. Adjust sweetness if needed by adding an extra 1/2 teaspoon simple syrup per glass or more club soda to taste.