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Orange Crush Cocktail for #SundaySupper

Orange Crush Cocktail | Magnolia Days

What would the world be like without music? It is very difficult to imagine. So many memories have a soundtrack. Hearing a song brings images to your mind in the same way as the scent of a certain food cooking. Some are tied together.

The smell of Sauerbraten turns on classic old German music in my head (thanks to my parents). The video for the song “Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Tom Petty was based on the Mad Hatter’s tea party in Alice in Wonderland. I can’t listen to that song without thinking of a crazy tea party.

Sunday Supper is celebrating music inspired recipes. Scanning through my song collection brought a few choices. First there was candy inspired from “Candy” by Iggy Pop or “Candy-O” by The Cars. Tea cakes was a possibility because of the Tom Petty song video.

When I got to R.E.M. I knew I wanted to make an Orange Crush Cocktail. I’ve listened to their song “Orange Crush” many times. Their music is the soundtrack to lots of my memories.

Orange Crush Cocktail is easy to make. Fresh squeezed orange juice, vodka, and triple sec are shaken with ice then topped off with lemon-lime sparkling water or soda. It’s refreshing and loaded with Vitamin C.

Use a sweetened soda such a Sprite if you want to have more sweetness to the beverage. It’s a burst of orange flavor with a slight effervescence from the sparkling water.

Orange Crush Cocktail | Magnolia Days

What song brings food memories to you? Is is a song about food or one you heard while enjoying a favorite dish? I’m interested to see how music is a part of your cooking and dining memories.

Leave a comment, turn on the music, and crush some oranges. Cheers!

Orange Crush Cocktail | Magnolia Days
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Orange Crush Cocktail

A recipe for an Orange Crush Cocktail made with fresh squeezed orange juice, triple sec, and lemon-lime sparkling water. It is a refreshing beverage for any time of the year.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1 tablespoon triple sec
  • Splash of lemon-lime sparkling water or soda
  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the orange juice, vodka, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Cover and shake vigorously.
  3. Pour contents of shaker into a highball glass.
  4. Pour a splash of lemon-lime sparkling water on top and stir to combine.
  5. Garnish with orange slice.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for an Orange Crush Cocktail made with fresh squeezed orange juice, triple sec, and lemon-lime sparkling water. It is a refreshing beverage for any time of the year.

Here are more music inspired recipes. Join me in visiting each one of these by Sunday Supper bloggers. You will be ready to crank up the tunes and head into the kitchen:

Prelude (Beverages):

Overture (Appetizers):

Intermezzo (Entrees & Sides):

Finale (Desserts):

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Recipe Rating




Katie

Tuesday 13th of August 2013

Simple but deliciously refreshing - this is definitely my kind of cocktail!

Jennie @themessybakerblog

Monday 12th of August 2013

This is my absolute favorite cocktail. Your version looks so refreshing.

Renee

Monday 12th of August 2013

Thank Jennie and cheers!

Anne @ Webicurean

Saturday 10th of August 2013

LOVE R.E.M.! Seems we have all the ingredients to try these tonight!

Renee

Saturday 10th of August 2013

Oh wonderful - enjoy the cocktail!

Hezzi-D

Thursday 8th of August 2013

This sounds like a refreshing summer beverage! You could even use it in place of mimosas for brunch!

Cindys Recipes and Writings

Wednesday 7th of August 2013

Sounds so refreshing, Renee!