Orange Juice Fizz:

This is the brunch drink that splits the difference between a mimosa and an Italian soda. Frozen orange juice concentrate mixed with cold water and orange liqueur (Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, or Cointreau), then topped off with chilled club soda for a fizzy, citrusy punch.

Using concentrate instead of regular OJ gives this drink a more intense orange flavor that holds up against the dilution from ice and club soda. Regular juice would taste washed out once the bubbles go in. The concentrate stays bold and sweet enough to balance the dry fizz of the soda water.

The liqueur is optional but it’s what turns this from a kid’s drink into a proper brunch cocktail. Half a cup of Triple Sec or Grand Marnier adds a warm, orange-scented sweetness that regular orange juice alone can’t deliver. Skip it for a family-friendly mocktail version that’s just as refreshing.

Kitchen Tips

• Add the club soda just before serving and stir gently; vigorous stirring kills the fizz
• Use a non-metal pitcher; metal can react with the citric acid and add a tinny taste
• Chill everything beforehand so you don’t need as much ice, which dilutes the drink
• Garnish with orange slices for a polished brunch presentation

Variations

• Mimosa style: Replace the club soda with chilled champagne or Prosecco
• Berry fizz: Add ¼ cup of muddled raspberries or strawberries before topping with soda
• Frozen version: Blend everything with ice for a slushy orange fizz