If there is one drink that Virginia Beach is known for, it’s the famous Virginia Beach Orange Crush. A summertime favorite for locals and tourists alike, the orange crush got its start at Waterman’s Grill and has created a cult following of other restaurants and at-home bartenders seeking to recreate the refreshing beverage.

Virginia Beach Orange Crush recipes

Try one of these Virginia Beach Orange Crush recipes at home and see which one is your favorite. Remember, the key each one is to use freshly squeezed oranges for the true Virginia Beach experience.

Orange Crush – the adult version

A slightly different version from the original but still just as tasty.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ orange, juiced
• ¼ cup lemon-lime soda
• 1 ½ ounce orange-flavored vodka
• ¾ ounce orange liqueur

Instructions

Juice the oranges to make fresh orange juice. Then combine the orange juice with lemon-lime soda, vodka, and orange liqueur in a shaker and mix well.

This recipe is provided by Down Home Inspiration.

The Classic

You can’t go wrong with the classic that started it all. This is the recipe from

Ingredients

• Crushed ice
• 3 oz. fresh-squeezed orange juice
• 1.5 oz. orange vodka
• 1.5 oz. of triple sec
• A splash of sprite

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together. Either shake or pour the drink into another cup to mix it up before serving.

This recipe was provided by The Shack on 8^th.

Orange Crush cocktail

Using a slightly different recipe, this version still gets the job done.

Ingredients

• 2 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. Cointreau
• 3 oz. orange juice, freshly squeezed
• Splash of Sprite
• Orange peel for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

Combine vodka, Cointreau, and orange juice to a glass with ice. Top off with a splash of Sprite and mix well. Garnish with your orange peel.

This recipe is provided by TheBeachHouseKitchen.com.

Virginia Beach restaurants

Of course, if you don’t feel like making the Virginia Beach Orange Crush at home, visit one of the many restaurants in town that make their own version of the popular beverage, or go to where it all began -Waterman’s Surfside Grill.

Read here for more places to enjoy the Virginia Beach Orange Crush.

Stay at Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Resort

When you are ready to leave your home and book your next vacation to Virginia Beach, make the Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Resort your home away from home. Our property is just a stone’s throw away from the beach and boardwalk. Get your orange crush fix at one of the local restaurants during your visit or make your own from one of our rooms with a kitchenette or two and three-bedroom suites and enjoy as you take in the ocean views right from your private balcony.

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