I love a big glass of orangeade on a warm spring day! Especially when it’s a homemade boozy version, like this one right here.
This week has been a particularly long week. The days have been going by so slowly and the nights have been filled with preparations for the new site, so I am utterly exhausted. I feel just like I did after traveling for 5 weeks straight, except it’s only been a week and a half of go go go go! I don’t think I’ve been so excited about it being a Friday in a realllllly long time. It’s to the point where I could start singing that “It’s Friday, Friday, Friday, oh!” song and not completely cringe at myself.
Probably not something I should admit out loud, but you all know I don’t have a filter with you. 🙂
This orangeade is the best reward for a long week of work. It is fresh, light and bright so you’re Friday night happy hour will feel even sunnier than you ever thought it could. This seriously tastes just like an orangeade, with just the right kick of gin at the end. Join me today after 5pm won’t you? We can kick back while the sun is still out (yay!), feet up and cocktail in hand breathing a citrus-packed sign of relief.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh.
Life is good.

Boozy Orangeade
ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- Juice of 1 orange
- Club Soda
- Ice
instructions
- In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice and orange juice. Shake to combine. Pour into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with club soda.

about meghan
Meghan Yager is the recipe developer, food photographer, and creative force behind Cake ‘n Knife, where everyday moments are celebrated with bold, flavor-forward recipes. From cozy cocktails to bold appetizers and indulgent desserts, her approachable style brings people together around food worth sharing. Meghan’s work has been featured by Good Housekeeping, Oprah Daily, Today, Woman’s Day, and The Huffington Post. She lives in Denver, where she brings big flavor and a little sass to every bite.
Ah my week felt the same!!! Sports just started so my days have gotten 2 hours longer!
This looks amazing! 😛