Orange Blossom Refresh Cocktail Recipe
This citrus-forward cocktail mixes fresh orange juice with floral notes for a refreshing drink that just fits spring get-togethers.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Citrus juicer
- Cocktail strainer
- Highball glass
- Bar spoon
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1½ oz vodka
- ½ oz orange blossom water
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- Club soda to top
- Orange slice for garnish
- Ice cubes
The orange juice matters a lot here. Always go for fresh rather than store-bought if you can swing it—it really makes a difference.
Instructions
- Prepare your glass: Fill a highball glass with ice. Set it aside.
- Mix the cocktail: Add vodka, orange juice, orange blossom water, simple syrup, and lemon juice into your cocktail shaker.
- Add ice: Toss in enough ice to fill the shaker about halfway.
- Shake vigorously: Pop on the lid and shake hard for 15–20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker feels chilly.
- Strain: Pour the mixture through a strainer into your prepared glass.
- Top with soda: Add club soda until the glass is nearly full—leave a little space at the top.
- Garnish: Hook an orange slice on the rim.
- Stir gently: Give it a quick stir with a bar spoon so everything’s mixed.
Notes
You can tweak this cocktail to suit your taste. Want more orange? A dash of orange bitters works.
If you’re skipping alcohol, swap the vodka for more orange juice or some extra soda water.
Need to serve a crowd? Make a pitcher—just multiply the recipe, but add the club soda to each glass when you pour.
For a little extra, sugar the rim: rub a lemon wedge around the edge and dip in sugar. It’s a sweet touch against the tartness.
Keep leftover orange blossom water in a cool, dark spot. It lasts for months and pops up in other cocktails or even desserts.