What is Orange Juice?

Orange Juice is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.

What does Orange Juice taste like?

The flavor of Orange Juice depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.

What cocktails use Orange Juice?

This page lists 20 cocktails that include Orange Juice as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.

How much Orange Juice do cocktails typically use?

Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.

Can I substitute Orange Juice with something else?

It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.

How many cocktails with Orange Juice are on this page?

There are 20 cocktails featuring Orange Juice in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.

Can I make these cocktails at home?

Most cocktails using Orange Juice require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.

Guide

Cocktails Made With Orange Juice — Ranked by Recipe Quality

Not every recipe needs this ingredient. Some drink styles are built without it from the start — they use a different sweetener, a different structure, or no sweetener at all. This list surfaces recipes in the WhatDrink database that do not include this ingredient as a confirmed recipe component.

84Recipes reviewed

20Matching this guide

12.9gMedian sugar

212 kcalMedian calories

12.6%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	50/50	Contains the specified ingredient · 206 kcal	Quick, easy serve
2	9 1/2 Weeks	Contains the specified ingredient · 211 kcal	Any occasion
3	Abilene	Contains the specified ingredient · 175 kcal	Quick, easy serve
4	Affair	Contains the specified ingredient · 233 kcal	Low-alcohol occasions
5	Alamo Splash	Contains the specified ingredient · 215 kcal	Any occasion
6	Bucks Fizz	Contains the specified ingredient · 126 kcal	Quick, easy serve
7	Bucks Fizz (Mimosa)	Contains the specified ingredient · 126 kcal	Quick, easy serve
8	Canal Street Daisy	Contains the specified ingredient · 116 kcal	Any occasion
9	Creamsicle	Contains the specified ingredient · 265 kcal	Quick, easy serve
10	Creamy Orange	Contains the specified ingredient · 392 kcal	Any occasion
11	Creamy Screwdriver	Contains the specified ingredient · 408 kcal	Any occasion
12	Creme de Gin Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 386 kcal	Any occasion
13	D'artagnan	Contains the specified ingredient · 355 kcal	Any occasion
14	Darkwood Sling	Contains the specified ingredient · 107 kcal	Any occasion
15	Golden Frappe	Contains the specified ingredient · 171 kcal	Low-alcohol occasions
16	Hai Karate	Contains the specified ingredient · 212 kcal	Any occasion
17	Hairy Sunrise	Contains the specified ingredient · 396 kcal	Any occasion
18	Handball Cooler	Contains the specified ingredient · 141 kcal	Quick, easy serve
19	Harvest Nectar	Contains the specified ingredient · 213 kcal	Any occasion
20	Harvey Wallbanger	Contains the specified ingredient · 169 kcal	Quick, easy serve

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Handball Cooler

0.8g estimated sugar

~141 kcal · 0.8g sugar

Lowest calories

Darkwood Sling

~107 kcal estimated

~107 kcal · 11.5g sugar

Simplest recipe

Bucks Fizz (Mimosa)

2 ingredients

~126 kcal · 7.3g sugar

Methodology

Is this guide right for you?

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Frequently asked questions

What is Orange Juice?: Orange Juice is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.
What does Orange Juice taste like?: The flavor of Orange Juice depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.
What cocktails use Orange Juice?: This page lists 20 cocktails that include Orange Juice as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
How much Orange Juice do cocktails typically use?: Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.
Can I substitute Orange Juice with something else?: It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.
How many cocktails with Orange Juice are on this page?: There are 20 cocktails featuring Orange Juice in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
Can I make these cocktails at home?: Most cocktails using Orange Juice require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.