Orange Whip
A creamy orange drink of vodka and rum under a velvety layer of cream.
Ingredients
- Vodka30 ml
- White rum30 ml
- Triple sec15 ml
- Orange juice, freshly squeezed120 ml
- Cream, double cream60 ml
- Orange, to garnish (optional)1 wheel
Method
- Fill a shaker with crushed ice and add the vodka, white rum, triple sec and freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds, until the shaker is frosty on the outside.
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and pour in the shaken mixture.
- Pour the cream gently over the back of a spoon, so it settles as a light layer on top.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and serve with a straw; stir the drink lightly before the first sip.
About this drink
The Orange Whip is a forgotten gem of American cocktail culture, in which fruit, spirits and dairy meet in a sweet, almost dessert-like drink. It resembles a liquid orange ice cream with a bite and has found its way onto brunch and poolside menus. The cream is traditionally poured over the back of a spoon to create the signature layer and a soft first sip.
Questions and answers
What is an Orange Whip?
A soft, creamy orange drink of vodka and white rum, orange juice and cream, famous from the film The Blues Brothers. It tastes like a grown-up orange cream ice and is more treat than strong cocktail.
Can you make an Orange Whip without cream?
The cream is what gives the drink its silky, dessert-like character; without it you have a sharp Screwdriver with rum. To make it lighter, milk or a plant drink can stand in partly, but it needs something creamy.
