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Orchid Thief Mocktail|Weston Table
Orchid Thief Mocktail

The name of this mocktail comes from the The Orchid Thief, the true story of a Floridian horticulturist whose obsession and passion for a rare ghost orchid turned him into a criminal. Like many orchids, this orange juice spirit-free cocktail has vanilla essence overtones. Along with an excellent true crime story to tell while sipping it, the fresh orange juice transports you to the Sunshine State. Refreshing and simple, this creamsicle tasting mocktail is a year round delight for young and old without the cream and all of the nostalgic delight.

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cuisine American
difficulty Easy
recipe drinks
season Year Round
serves 1

Instructions

  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Sparkling water
  • Orange slices or peel, for garnish

Directions

1. Pour the orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and vanilla into a large cocktail glass. Stir well.

2. Add ice to the glass, top with sparkling water, and stir.

3. Garnish with slices of orange or orange peel and serve immediately.

Bar Notes

Valencia oranges are the best juicing oranges and are available year round. Chilling the glass before adding the ingredients helps to keep the ice from melting too fast and watering down the drink--especially important when serving this refreshing mocktail in the summer months. San Pellegrino makes Aranciata Rossa and is an alternative to the sparkling water that may be found in most well-stocked supermarkets. Use a vegetable peeler for a wide strip of orange peel for garnish.
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