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.

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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

  1. Peel the oranges and juice them to get 1/2 cup of juice.
  2. Blend the orange juice with sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the syrup into a resealable jar, add orange peels, and chill until ready to use.
  4. Fill a Collins glass with ice and add 1 oz. of chilled club soda.
  5. In a cocktail shaker, combine acid phosphate, orange syrup, and orange bitters (if using) with ice and shake briefly.
  6. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass and top off with more club soda.
  7. Garnish with an orange twist and serve.