FILLED with orange flavor, quick, and easy, this Orange Thunder recipe is a great alcoholic drink to serve at your next football game party!
THUNDER!!! *Stomp, stomp*
If you’ve ever been to a Broncos game in Colorado you should know what I’m talking about. 🙂
My husband is a big Broncos fan. His parents are even season ticket holders. And a few years ago we discovered the fruity, tasty, highly alcoholic, bang-for-your-buck Orange Thunder drink at the stadium.
If you’re ever at a Broncos game, find one of their booths and grab yourself an Orange Thunder! You’ll thank me later 😉
Not going to a Broncos game anytime soon?
Which, no one is, since COVID is in the air! Thankfully, you can easily make an Orange Thunder at home too!
So if you’re looking for a super festive and fun alcoholic Orange-colored drink, this is the drink for you!
And hey, it doesn’t have to begin and end with football. This is a great Halloween colored drink as well, perfect for a hot Summer day, or any orange color-themed party.
We love easy alcoholic drinks here.
My husband is a great bartender. BUT, sometimes I like to venture into the world of fancy drinks. And, I want it to be easy and delicious. Just like this drink.
The basics to this drink are oranges, orange vodka, triple sec and orange soda.
Orange, orange, and oh yeah, more orange! At the stadium, they typically use sprite instead of orange soda. We prefer a stronger orange flavor. Ginger ale would be delicious too.
TIP: If you already have plain vodka, you can use that too. We just prefer as much orange flavor as possible.
The best part about this drink? It doesn’t taste very strong. It’s kind of dangerous. With three shots per drink, this drink delivers.
But if you can’t handle a drink that strong, I would recommend doing only 2 shots of the clementine vodka instead.
To make this drink, it’s simple. Take two glasses and fill them up about half way with ice. To each glass add:
- 2 shots of clementine vodka
- 1 shot of triple sec
- juice of half an orange
- 1/2 can of orange soda
Stir. Top each drink with an orange slice if you want them to look fancy!
Sip, and enjoy alcoholic orange Heaven. 😉
If you’re in need of a refreshing, citrus drink, then this is the recipe for you! What’s your perfect summertime drink? Let me know in the comments below!
And if you make this recipe, be sure to let me know how it turns out too! I love hearing from you all.
If you need a few more drink recipes, check out my Blue Margarita, Strawberry Whiskey Smash and Blackberry Basil Margarita.
- 4 shots of clementine vodka (or plain vodka)
- 2 shots of triple sec
- 1 orange (juice of)
- 1 can of orange soda (or sprite, ginger ale)
- orange slices (optional)
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Fill two glasses with ice, halfway full.
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To each glass add 2 shots of clementine vodka, 1 shot of triple sec, the juice of half an orange, and 1/2 of a can of orange soda.
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Stir. Top with some orange slices and enjoy!
I have to make a large batch of this drink. That would be a lot of oranges to squeeze can I use perhaps half orange juice and half fresh oranges. Or what do u suggest?
Thank u
Hi Lisa. Sorry for the delayed response. Yes, instead of using the juice of one orange you could use orange juice instead (maybe look for one that’s lower in sugar so it’s closer to the “real thing”).
Whenever I make party sizes, I leave out the bubbly sodas and the ice, then add those when your party is starting. I also keep the mixture in the frig so the ice doesn’t melt!
Following a stomach operation I can’t fizzy drinks. what else can I use?
Hi Jackie. Sorry to hear that. I wouldn’t recommend a substitute, as it would change the drink quite a bit. You could try with more orange juice instead, but it won’t be the same.
Hi Chelsea!
May I suggest just a totally different drink until you are feeling better?
One of my other favorites is;
1-2 ounces of your favorite vanilla vodka over ice
fill glass the rest of the way your favorite orange juice. Mmmm-mm good!
Jackie- I’d recommend using plain orange flavored Kool-Aid. It’s a perfect substitute for soda maintaining flavor and color!
Can i use blood red oranges and blood red vodka?
Yes, the flavor will be just a bit different.
Can this be made in a large batch and put in a margarita machine to make it a boozie slushy?
I haven’t done that, but I’d bet it would be delicious like that!
Can I make this drink and let it sit, I would like to fill a pumpkin shaped beverage dispenser
Hi Bobbie. Sorry I haven’t responded sooner. I wouldn’t recommend letting it sit too long, because the soda will go flat.
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
This looks so good! What a great recipe to make for friends on the weekend!
oh yes we know about mile high, we had a nice home in divide, co. now living in groundhog country-Punxsutawney, PA will soon be coming back to behind pikes’ peak in the very near future! keep up the great recipes! tim
I made this drink for a color party. Of course my color was orange. Let me tell you how this drink was a huge hit! Me & my friends drank the entire mason dispenser! 🍊 ⛈️
So did you make a large batch of this. Needing to do this for a tailgate but unsure of mixing it ahead.
Hi. i need a pitcher recipe. dont want it to go wrong. how much of everything do i put in x