Juices

Orange Juice

Juice
0% ABV
135 drinks

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At a Glance

7 kcalCalories

0%ABV

1.3gSugar

1.6gCarbs

JuiceType

135Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Orange Juice?

Orange juice is a common cocktail and mocktail mixer that adds fruit sweetness, acidity and a familiar citrus base. It is used in brunch drinks, tropical cocktails, punches, highballs and easy mixed drinks.

What does Orange Juice taste like?

Sweet, juicy and citrusy, with soft acidity and a round orange flavour. Orange juice pairs well with vodka, rum, tequila, gin, brandy, grenadine, pineapple, cranberry and sparkling mixers.

Orange Juice profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: LightSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: sours, refreshing drinks, tropical drinks

Appears in 135+ recipes
Works in both cocktails and mocktails
Has 4 common substitutes

Ways to use orange juice

Cocktails (98)Punches (19)Mocktails (16)Shots (2)

Flavour profile

Citrus · mediumOrange · primarySweet · mediumTart · medium

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–60.00 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 123 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 45
Sugar (per 100 ml): 8.4 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 10.4 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Autoimmune Protocol DietLimited
Colonoscopy DietNot compatible
Gluten-FreeCompatible
IIFYM DietCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low FODMAP DietLimited
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Pescatarian DietCompatible
Sirtfood DietLimited
VeganCompatible
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Commonly observed with

Pineapple JuiceCranberry JuiceVodkaGrenadineTriple SecDark RumOrange WheelLime Wheel

Observed co-use in the reviewed recipe corpus — not a universal pairing recommendation.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-17T12:21:53.703064+00:00

What it is

What does orange juice do in drinks?

Orange juice adds sweetness, acidity and a round fruit flavor. It is softer than lemon or lime, so it often makes cocktails feel juicier and less sharp.

How it's used

How orange juice is used

Orange juice is common in brunch drinks, tropical cocktails and fruit-forward mixed drinks. It works well with vodka, rum, tequila, sparkling wine and grenadine-style sweetness.

Common mistakes

Orange juice can flatten a drink if it is not fresh or if there is too much of it. Pair it with citrus, bitters or bubbles when the drink needs more lift.

Similar styles

Use orange juice for softer citrus

Orange juice gives drinks a rounder and sweeter citrus profile than lemon or lime. It works well for brunch, tropical drinks and easy mixed serves.

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Orange Juice — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Orange Juice?: There are 135 cocktail recipes featuring Orange Juice in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Orange Juice?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Orange Juice include Bitter Orange Spritzer, Cranberry Orange Spritzer, Creamy Orange. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Orange Juice?: Orange Juice has an ABV of approximately 0%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Orange Juice with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Orange Juice sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Orange Juice, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.