orange blossom

the white flower of an orange tree, especially of the genus Citrus, much used in wreaths, bridal bouquets, etc.: the state flower of Florida.

a cocktail made of gin, orange juice, and sugar, shaken together with ice.

Origin of orange blossom

First recorded in 1780–90

I shall not be crowned with orange-blossom, so why should David go to the expense of an unnecessary topper?

The Following of the Star |Florence L. Barclay
A saucy apprentice is holding over the amorous pair a coronal, not of orange-blossom but of sausages!

Franz Hals |Edgcumbe Staley
You know, my first dress is going to be all orange-blossom; Mr. Fiorsen suggested that.

Beyond |John Galsworthy
There is no orange-blossom—because that is for real weddings—but won't you just put this bit of stephanotis in your hair?

The Man and the Moment |Elinor Glyn

Faint, very faint, there was still the scent of orange-blossom.

Beyond |John Galsworthy

orange blossom

the flowers of the orange tree, traditionally worn by brides