10 Orange Juice Cocktails for your Wedding

Are you gearing up for an orange-themed wedding? If so, check out some of these cocktails. Not all of them are orange, but all of them contain your favorite breakfast juice.

10 Orange Juice Cocktail Recipes 

(besides Mimosas even though we love them, too)

1.     Screwdriver. Don’t underestimate this simple drink. The Screwdriver only has two ingredients: vodka and orange juice. Add two ounces of vodka and then enough orange juice to fill your glass. Because this recipe is so simple, it leaves a lot of room for customization.

2.    Navy Grog. This drink has so many different variations that it’s almost impossible to have the same mixture twice. It started as a refreshing drink for British sailors and has evolved since then. One variation combines 1 ½ ounce Pusser’s Navy Rum, 1 ounce orange curacao, ¾ ounce fresh lime juice, 2 ounces fresh orange juice, 2 ounces of water, and a dash of Angostura bitters.

3.    Sour Sunrise. Maker’s Mark Bourbon and fresh juices make this recipe sing. This drink is a play on the ever-popular tequila sunrise. In a glass, mix 1 ½ ounce whiskey, 1 ¼ ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice, ½ ounce fresh-squeezed orange juice, ½ ounce simple syrup, and ½ ounce grenadine. For added customization, mix your own simple syrup and grenadine.

4.    Bocce Ball. This is a spiced-up version of the classic Screwdriver. Combine 1 ½ ounces vodka, ½ ounce amaretto, a splash of soda water, and enough orange juice to fill the glass. The addition of amaretto adds a roundness and the soda water adds a lightness, making it a little more refreshing.

5.    Abbey Cocktail. This drink is an old recipe that came from a 1930s cocktail book, so there’s nothing new about mixing alcohol and orange juice! This recipe calls for 1 ½ ounces gin, ¾ ounce Lillet Blanc, ¾ ounce orange juice, and two dashes of orange bitters. Shake well and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

6.    Cantarito. This popular Mexican cocktail is the perfect summer drink for lounging at a pool or spending a day at the beach. It’s got quite a few ingredients, but all of them mix nicely with each other for a refreshing treat. In a glass, combine 1 ½ ounces tequila, ½ ounce lime juice, ½ ounce lemon juice, ½ ounce orange juice, and 4 ounces of grapefruit soda. Garnish with a lemon, lime, or orange wedge.

7.    Basil-Rosemary Orange Shandy. If you’re searching for a good beer drink to serve at your wedding, this shandy is a tasty option. The recipe is a little complex because you have to mix an orangeade before you make the shandy. For the orangeade, mix 3 cups water, 1 cup sugar, 2 2-inch pieces of orange zest, 4 cups orange juice ¼ cup basil leaves, and ¼ cup rosemary. Once your orangeade is mixed, add 6 ounces of it to 6 ounces of beer and enjoy.

8.    Orange Creamsicle. It tastes just like it sounds. If you loved the ice cream treat, you’ll love this cocktail. Add 1 ½ ounces vanilla or whipped cream vodka, ½ ounce triple sec, 4 ounces orange juice, and 4 ounces half and half together. Shake well, strain, and then serve with fresh ice.

9.    Gombo. This three-ingredient drink is fun, simple, and thirst-quenching. It’s also full of flavor and easily made by the pitcher. Mix 1 ½ ounce spiced rum (Captain Morgan), 1 ½ ounce orange juice, and 3 ounces of Mountain Dew.

10. Sex on the Beach. This is one of the most popular vodka cocktails. Everyone can enjoy it, and anyone can make it. There are a lot of ingredients, but the recipe is simple and leaves room for plenty of customization. Combine 1 ½ ounce vodka, ¾ ounce peach schnapps, ½ ounce creme de cassis, 2 ounces orange juice, and 2 ounces cranberry juice. Add a maraschino cherry for garnish.

Enjoy taste-testing all of these fun, orange juice cocktails. There’s sure to be one (or two or three) that’ll be perfect for your wedding theme.