🍹 Citrus Vodka Smash Recipe
Ingredients:
1 oz fresh orange juice
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water)
2 oz vodka (optional if you want it boozy)
Ice cubes
Garnish:
Orange slice
Lemon wheel
Fresh mint sprig (for aroma and color)
Instructions:
Prepare your glass: Use a rocks glass or short tumbler and fill it with fresh ice.
In a shaker filled with ice, add:
1 oz fresh orange juice
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
(Optional) 2 oz vodka
Shake well for 10–15 seconds until chilled and well mixed.
Strain into the prepared glass over the ice.
Garnish with an orange slice, lemon wheel, and a sprig of mint.
Tips to Take It Up a Notch:
Use fresh-squeezed juices for the brightest flavor.
Muddle a couple of mint leaves in the shaker before adding ingredients for an herbal twist.
Add a splash of soda water or ginger ale for a bubbly finish.
Best For:
Daytime sipping, brunches, or anytime you need something vibrant and revitalizing. It’s like sunshine in a glass! ☀️🍹