Citrus Double-Header

Tropical & Tiki Drinks July 08, 2026

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A photo of the Citrus Double-Header cocktail containing Ketel One Vodka, Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, Giffard Triple Sec, Cranberry juice, Freshly squeezed orange juice, Fresh pressed pineapple juice, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne) in a Collins.

Other Ingredients

  • 1.00 fl oz Cranberry juice
  • 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1.00 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
  • 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)

Directions

  • Add ice to shaker
  • Add all ingredients to shaker
  • Shake well with ice
  • Fill Collins glass with ice
  • Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
  • Garnish with orange slice

Cocktail Description

This vibrant tropical stunner brings together vodka and white rum in a flavor-packed celebration that tastes like sunshine in a glass.

The Citrus Double-Header delivers a refreshing blend of tart cranberry, bright orange, tropical pineapple, and zesty lime juices, all balanced by a touch of sugar cane syrup and rounded out with triple sec. The dual-spirit base gives this cocktail a pleasantly boozy backbone without overwhelming the fruit-forward character. It's approachable enough for casual sipping on a warm afternoon yet sophisticated enough for weekend entertaining when you want something more interesting than your standard vodka cocktail. Making this drink is straightforward—just shake everything together and strain over fresh ice—though you'll need to do a bit of juicing for the best results. The effort pays off in bright, clean flavors that taste worlds apart from anything made with bottled juice. Serve this alongside grilled shrimp skewers, fish tacos, or a light summer salad with citrus vinaigrette, where the cocktail's acidity will complement without competing. That orange slice garnish isn't just for show—it adds a final aromatic note when you bring the glass to your lips.

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