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Citrus fruit is the symbol of summer. The gorgeous sunny colors and the vibrant, bright flavors and sweetness embodies warm weather like nothing else. That's why this Summer Crush is such a fantastic summer cocktail — it embraces the full beauty of citrus to the fullest! Orange-flavored bourbon is elevated with orange juice and lemon juice, then sweetened with a touch of simple syrup! Bubbly and chilly, Summer Crush is a drink you'll find yourself crushing on for a long time afterwards.
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Ingredients
- ice, to taste
- 1 1/2 ounces orange-flavored bourbon, such as Jim Beam® Orange
- 1/2 ounce orange juice
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup, store-bought or homemade
- soda water, to taste
- 1 lemon slice or orange slice, optional, for garnish
- 1 mint sprig, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a cocktail shaker, add the ice.
Step 2 -Fill a rocks glass with more of the ice.
Step 3 -Add the orange bourbon, the orange juice, the lemon juice, and the simple syrup to the cocktail shaker, cover, and shake to combine.
Step 4 -Strain the bourbon mixture into the prepared glass.
Step 5 -Add the soda water to the bourbon mixture and gently stir to combine.
Step 6 -Serve garnished with the lemon slice and the mint sprig.

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