Push Up Cocktail with Vodka, Orange & Grenadine
A vibrant mix of vodka, orange juice, lemon-lime soda, and grenadine, the Push Up is a fizzy, citrus-forward cocktail perfect for summer parties and brunches. Refreshing, colorful, and easy to batch.
A Fizzy, Fruity Classic for Any Crowd
This vodka-based highball is a citrus bomb—light, juicy, and visually striking. Balanced with soda and topped with a grenadine float, it's easy to make and impossible to forget.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Vodka – neutral backbone that lets the citrus shine
- Orange Juice – adds body and tang
- Lemon-Lime Soda – carbonates and sweetens
- Grenadine – finishes with color and a hint of berry syrup
Substitutions: Try blood orange juice for a darker twist or use a citrus vodka for extra punch.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Bar spoon
What Makes It a Hit
This drink looks like a sunset in a glass and goes down just as easy. The citrus combo is sharp but balanced, and the fizz keeps it from feeling heavy. It’s a crowd-pleaser, especially when batched.
Smart Swaps & Variations
- Spirit: Sub rum for a tropical push.
- Juice: Pineapple or mango blends well.
- Syrup: Raspberry syrup works instead of grenadine.
Helpful Tips
- Pour the grenadine slowly to keep the layered effect.
- Garnish with an orange wheel or cherry.
- Great in pitchers—just scale 4x and pour over ice.
Push Up Recipe
Type of Glass
Highball Glass
Ingredients
- 5 oz.
- 5 oz.
- 2 oz.
- 1/4 oz.
Directions
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add Vodka and Orange Juice to the glass.
- Top with Lemon-Lime Soda and stir gently.
- Slowly pour Grenadine down the inside of the glass to create a layered effect.
Citrus, fizz, and color—Push Up is a party in a glass.
