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Orange Juice substitutes

The closest substitute for Orange Juice is Orange, which works and barely changes the drink. Squeeze fresh: 1 orange gives about 70 ml. Blood Orange Juice also works.

Swap it in 55 drinksLow and zero proofQuestions

What to use instead of Orange Juice

Substitute

OrangeAlmost the same

Squeeze fresh: 1 orange gives about 70 ml.

Same amount

Blood Orange JuiceAlmost the same

Berry-like and deep red.

Same amount

Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink.

Swap it in your drink

Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with Orange Juice, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.

  • Alabama Slammer

    30ml (1 oz) Orange Juice → 30ml (1 oz) Orange

    Same strength

  • Aperol Spritz Slush

    150ml (5 oz) Orange Juice → 150ml (5 oz) Orange

    Same strength

  • Bahama Mama

    30ml (1 oz) Orange Juice → 30ml (1 oz) Orange

    Same strength

  • Bahama Mama Mocktail

    60ml (2 oz) Orange Juice → 60ml (2 oz) Orange

    Same strength

  • Bahama Mama Slush

    260ml (8¾ oz) Orange Juice → 260ml (8¾ oz) Orange

    Same strength

  • Blood & Sand

    22ml (¾ oz) Orange Juice → 22ml (¾ oz) Orange

    Same strength

  • Bronx

    15ml (½ oz) Orange Juice → 15ml (½ oz) Orange

    Same strength

  • Bucks Fizz

    60ml (2 oz) Orange Juice → 60ml (2 oz) Orange

    Same strength

Low and zero proof

An alcohol-free bottle can’t simply replace Orange Juice: without the alcohol the drink needs rebalancing. These versions are worked out for you.

What is Orange Juice?

Fresh orange juice adds natural sweetness and citrus brightness to cocktails. Used in classics like the Screwdriver and Tequila Sunrise.

All 55 drinks with Orange Juice

Questions about Orange Juice substitutes

What is the best substitute for Orange Juice?

Orange is the closest substitute for Orange Juice and barely changes the drink. Squeeze fresh: 1 orange gives about 70 ml. Use the same amount.

What can I use instead of Orange Juice in a Monkey Gland?

Orange: swap 30ml (1 oz) of Orange Juice for 30ml (1 oz) of Orange.

Out of Orange Juice?

Proof knows these swaps. Tell it which bottles you have and it shows the drinks you can still make.