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Orange Crush Cocktail

Meet the orange crush cocktail – a delightful concoction that perfectly balances fresh, tangy orange juice with smooth vodka and the just the right amount of fizz. Originating in Ocean City, Maryland, this refreshing vodka cocktail is made for a fun-filled day at the beach.

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An orange cocktail in a can glass, garnished with mint and an orange wedge.

Why we love this orange crush cocktail

Bright and cheerful – perfect for day drinking
Using fresh squeezed orange juice is what sets this cocktail apart from a screwdriver.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Equipment

Classic Can Tumblers

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Bar Spoon

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Ingredients & substitutions

Fresh squeezed orange juice
Vodka
Triple sec
Lemon lime soda

A close up of a glass of orange crush cocktail.

An orange cocktail, a carafe of oj, a bottle of orange liqueur and a plate of oranges with a cocktail jigger.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Orange Crush cocktail?

The orange crush cocktail is a refreshing and citrus based alcoholic beverage made typically from fresh orange juice, vodka, and similar ingredients such as triple sec and sparkling water.

Is Orange Crush a Maryland thing?

Orange Crush did originate in the great state of Maryland. In particular, the tourist town of Ocean City, Maryland. This drink, made with fresh orange juice and vodka, has become a well loved staple in the area and throughout the east coast.

An orange crush cocktail in a can tumbler, garnished with an orange wedges next to a bottle of cointreau.

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Orange Crush Cockatil

By: Melissa Belanger

Prep Time: 2

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Ingredients

2 ounces vodka
2 ounce triple sec
4 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice
3 – 4 ounces lemon lime soda
Garnish: Orange wedge, mint sprig (optional)

Instructions

Fill glass with ice.
Add vodka, triple sec and orange juice.
Stir until contents are well chilled.
Top with lemon lime soda.
Garnish with an orange wedge and mint leaves, optional.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 196kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 19g (6%), Protein: 0.5g (1%), Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.04g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 7mg, Potassium: 123mg (4%), Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 18g (20%), Vitamin A: 113IU (2%), Vitamin C: 28mg (34%), Calcium: 7mg (1%), Iron: 0.1mg (1%)