Orange Dream Soda
This Orange Crush cocktail is a retro-modern take on the classic homemade Orange Crush soda. Made with fresh oranges, orange syrup, and a hint of club soda, it's a refreshing and nostalgic drink perfect for any occasion.
Orange Dream Soda
A refreshing and nostalgic Orange Crush cocktail made with fresh oranges and club soda.
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 oz. chilled club soda, plus more for topping off
- 1 tsp. acid phosphate
- 1 oz. orange syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters (optional)
- Orange twist, for serving
Instructions
- Peel the oranges and juice them to get 1/2 cup of juice.
- Blend the orange juice with sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the syrup into a resealable jar, add orange peels, and chill until ready to use.
- Fill a Collins glass with ice and add 1 oz. of chilled club soda.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine acid phosphate, orange syrup, and orange bitters (if using) with ice and shake briefly.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass and top off with more club soda.
- Garnish with an orange twist and serve.