Classic: Orange Crush

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    Drink
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

  • About

Bright, citrusy, and synonymous with summer, the orange crush is a coastal icon with deep ties to Delaware’s beach culture. First mixed in Ocean City, Maryland, it was perfected in Dewey Beach, becoming a beloved local tradition. In 2024, Delaware cemented its legacy by officially declaring it the state cocktail when the governor signed House Bill No. 444 into law.