Sampling seven orange crushes around town
Baltimore Sun contributor Lisa Wiseman recently set out to sample seven (7) orange crushes from various Baltimore bars.
It was an ambitious, acidic task, and I hope she brought a roll of Tums with her. Here's a link to the roundup.
The orange crush pictured here is actually a delicious-sounding mango strawberry crush, which can be found at FiVe Martini Bar.
Lisa describes it as such:
Naturally, this cocktail will remind some of a strawberry daiquiri, except that this one is made with vodka, not rum, and is not frozen.
While its bright red color is a little alarming, this drink is a nice alternative to other fruity, girly drinks like the aforementioned daiquiri or a strawberry margarita. Plus, it comes in a manly pint glass, so dudes can order without fear of having their man cards revoked.
Manly, eh? I just might have to try one myself.
(Baltimore Sun photo by Lisa Wiseman)
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
OMG I love orange crushes! I've seen that Ryleigh's has them too early in the night... too bad I always show up after then! It was great to meet you last night Sam!
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 15, 2009 12:06 PM
Lisa skipped over Riptide by the Bay in Fells Point, which makes the sauciest OCs in town.
Posted by: Nasty | October 15, 2009 4:57 PM
Power Plant Live! is featuring fresh squeezed crushes for $5 tomorrow night (friday) during the Mr Greengenes concert for Rocktoberfest. starts at 8pm. it'll be in Luckies Tavern if the weather is bad. Our reciped is based off of Harborside in Ocean City where the crush originated.
Posted by: Chris | October 15, 2009 5:15 PM
Another great place for happy hour drinks.
Posted by: edenslounge | October 16, 2009 11:08 AM
Drag. I thought this was about the soda Orange Crush.
I love Crush.
Posted by: Cribbster | October 16, 2009 1:30 PM
I've got my megaphone, I've got my Orange Crush
Posted by: Michael Stipe | October 16, 2009 2:56 PM