Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.

Cocktail guide
Orange Crush combines Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Juice in a shot served in a shot glass. It is a strong fit for brunch and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.
Best for
Best for brunch.
Quick fact
Orange Crush is a cocktail made of vodka, triple sec, orange juice, and lemon-lime soda.
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Ingredients
How to make it
Add all ingredients to tumbler-Pour as shot
Method
Built
Finish
Usually finished with Orange Juice.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Orange Crush is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Juice.
Texture and serve cues
Best for
Best for brunch.
Glassware
Shot glass
More to know before you make it
Flavor read
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Vodka, Triple Sec, Orange Juice.
Best pairing
Works well with brunch dishes, salty snacks, and lighter daytime food.
Serving style
Serve in a shot glass and aim for a easy prep that still feels polished in the glass.
Where it fits
Orange Crush sits comfortably in the vodka cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Orange Crush is a cocktail made of vodka, triple sec, orange juice, and lemon-lime soda.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Vodka
Category
Shot
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Shot glass
Method
Built
Garnish
Usually finished with Orange Juice.
Updated
March 11, 2026
Sources and extras
Reference note: Orange Crush (cocktail)
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