Shaken Citrus Dream Cocktail
A bright, refreshing citrus cocktail that balances zesty orange with smooth vodka for a vibrant sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh orange juice, and fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
- 2 dashes orange bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of orange bitters.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twisting to release oils, then rest it on the rim as garnish.
