Description
A refreshing frozen cocktail that combines the nostalgic flavor of orange crush soda with vodka, creating the perfect slushy drink for hot summer days. This vibrant orange cocktail is sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup orange soda (like Crush or Fanta)
- Orange slices for garnish
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the blender: Add orange juice, vodka, triple sec, and simple syrup to a high-powered blender.
- Add ice: Add ice cubes to the blender mixture.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a slushy consistency, about 30-45 seconds.
- Add orange soda: Pour in the orange soda and pulse briefly to incorporate without losing all the fizz.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the mixture and add more simple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
- Serve immediately: Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries if desired.
Notes
- For best results, chill all ingredients beforehand
- Adjust the ice quantity for your preferred consistency
- Can be made virgin by omitting the alcohol and adding more orange soda
- Serve in frosted glasses for extra appeal
- Best enjoyed immediately while still frozen
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 cocktails
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 25g per serving
- Sodium: 15mg per serving
- Fat: 0g per serving
- Saturated Fat: 0g per serving
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g per serving
- Trans Fat: 0g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g per serving
- Fiber: 0g per serving
- Protein: 1g per serving
- Cholesterol: 0mg per serving
Keywords: orange crush, vodka slushies, frozen cocktail, summer drinks, orange cocktail, slushy, party drinks Alcohol content: ~12-15% ABV