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Orange Juice And Ginger Ale Cocktail

Name: Orange Juice and Ginger Ale Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 oz Orange Juice; 1/2 oz Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Grenadine; 5 oz Ginger ale

This orange juice and ginger ale cocktail combines fresh citrus, tangy lemon, and sweet grenadine for a bubbly, balanced refresher. It's quick to mix and requires no special bartending skills.

🏷️Equipment: highball glass

Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide

Ingredients

1 oz Orange Juice
1/2 oz Lemon Juice

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1 tsp Grenadine

5 oz Ginger ale

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Instructions

1
Shake juices and grenadine with ice and strain into highball glass filled with ice cubes.
2
Top with ginger ale and stir.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Add ginger ale last and stir gently to preserve carbonation and fizz.
Use fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice for brighter flavor than bottled juice.
Chill your glass with ice before mixing to keep the drink cold without over-diluting it.
Pour grenadine slowly so it settles and creates a layered, visually appealing drink.

Substitutions

Orange juice → fresh tangerine or mandarin juice (lighter, sweeter citrus note)
Grenadine → pomegranate juice or raspberry syrup (maintains sweetness and color)
Ginger ale → club soda with 1 tsp honey (lighter, less sweet alternative)
Lemon juice → lime juice (sharper acidity, different citrus profile)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served immediately after mixing. If made ahead, combine juices and grenadine, refrigerate up to 2 hours, then add ginger ale just before serving.

Equipment

cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon or long spoon for stirring

Common Questions

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

Mix the orange juice, lemon juice, and grenadine up to 2 hours ahead, but add ginger ale just before serving to preserve carbonation.

What can I use instead of grenadine?

Try pomegranate juice, raspberry syrup, or simple syrup with a splash of cranberry juice for similar sweetness and color.

Is this drink alcoholic?

No, this recipe is non-alcoholic. You can add vodka, rum, or whiskey if desired, using 1–1.5 oz per drink.

How many servings does this make?

This recipe yields 1 serving. Multiply each ingredient by the number of drinks needed to scale up.

Should I chill the glass before serving?

Yes, chilling the glass keeps the drink colder longer, especially important since ginger ale is the primary liquid and carbonation fades quickly once poured.