This weekend I’m headed to Baltimore for an Oriole’s game and I’m quite sure I’ll have a Baltimore Orange Crush or two. My dear friend Kate lives in Baltimore, so I get down there time to time to enjoy the city and visit her. Last summer, she introduced me to the delicious Baltimore Orange Crush (or grapefruit crush if you like) and I’m headed back for more. The Baltimore Orange Crush is straightforward, easy to make, delicious and so refreshing on a hot summer night. Of course, because the concept is so simple, there are lots of variations on the Baltimore Orange Crush. It’s no secret that different bars make it different ways, but here’s a great place to start, courtesy of the Baltimore Sun and a famous Baltimore bar. But you should feel free to change it up and make it just how you like it. Sub regular vodka for the orange, use sprite and no triple sec, use triple sec and no sprite. Just don’t forget the fresh squeezed OJ and you’ll make the Baltimore Orange Crush your own.
- 2 ounces Orange Vodka
- 1 ounce triple sec
- Juice of 1 whole orange (about ⅓ cup if you're using store bought fresh squeezed*)
- splash of Sprite (or club soda if you'd like a little less sugar)
- crushed ice
- orange slices for garnish
- Fill a pint glass most of the way with crushed ice. Add vodka, triple sec, orange juice and top with sprite. Stir with a straw. Add an orange slice for garnish if you like. And don't forget to squeeze a bunch of oranges because everyone will want one!
- This drink is just as delicious, if not more so, in my opinion with grapefruit juice, grapefruit vodka and sprite. Nix the triple sec. But I'm a grapefruit freak.
- *Seriously, even tropicana or other fancy brands won't quite do this justice. Really freshly squeezed OJ makes this drink what it is!
With no plans to go to Baltimore, I must travel there via this recipe 🙂
Isn’t it fun to travel in your own backyard!
Sounds awesome & perfect for a summer day (pre or post baseball games)! I think I would love the grapefruit version, too!
It’s my favorite!
What a fun summer drink idea! I love how bright and flavorful this is!
It definitely goes down way too easy!
As a former Washingtonian and frequent Baltimore visitor, I will say this looks DELICIOUS!! yum, I want some now 🙂
Fresh squeezed citrus is so awesome. Love it.
We just moved Maryland from Missouri so I figured I had to see what this crush thing was. Not that we live in Baltimore or probably will visit it other then when flying (we are about two hours away from Baltimore).
This sounds so refreshing!
Baltimore is a great city. You’re lucky to live two hours from it. I hope you take advantage of way more than the drinks and the airport! Good luck with your move- what an adventure.
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