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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!

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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):

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

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  5. Just like Paula, I kept thinking of the soda Crush but I like your version better. Kind of like a screwdriver with a little extra touch.

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  8. I just love the gorgeous, vibrant color of this drink and this sounds like a WINNER. I will be making this VERY soon!
    mmm… and I have all ingredients here already 😉

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  11. First, this cocktail looks divine!

    OK. Please don’t judge me, but Kenny G causes me to start jonesing for Chinese food. It all goes back to the late 1980s and this local dive called China Garden. Their dining room soundtrack consisted of 1 CD (or cassette) — Kenny G.

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    • Now you have me ready for blood orange season. I really can’t wait to make it and see the color. I’m sure it will be incredible.

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    • The song “The One I Love” is one of my favorites of their songs. Stipe’s voice is very interesting and I never really noticed the difference between speaking and singing until you just mentioned it.

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  30. Like Paula and Susan, I immediately thought of the Orange Crush soda too – it was my favourite as a kid and we only got to drink it on special occasions. To this day, I always remember that special feeling when I drink it. But ooooooh Renee, your recipe is so much better! I love.love.LOVE alcohol (hmm…maybe I shouldn’t sound so enthusiastic, lol). I can’t wait to make and drink a giant pitcher of this!

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    • Thanks so much Nancy. I figured some people would think of the soda but then find a great cocktail instead. Glad you want to make a pitcher. I wish I could be there to share it with you.

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