Blood Orange Cocktail
Elevate your cocktail game with this stunning Blood Orange Cocktail, a vibrant and refreshing drink that's as visually striking as it is delicious. Featuring the sweet, tangy flavor of freshly squeezed blood oranges paired with smooth vodka, zesty lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup, this cocktail strikes the perfect balance between citrusy and sweet. Topped with fizzy club soda and garnished with fresh mint and blood orange slices, it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make cocktail is a must-try for citrus lovers and a dazzling addition to your happy hour lineup.
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Ingredients
- 3 whole Blood oranges
- 4 ounces Vodka
- 1 ounce Simple syrup
- 1 ounce Lime juice
- 4 ounces Club soda
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 slices Blood orange slices
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves
Directions
Step 1
Juice the blood oranges to yield about 6 ounces of fresh blood orange juice. Strain the juice if needed to remove pulp.
Step 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the blood orange juice, vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice. Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
Step 3
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Step 4
Fill two cocktail glasses with fresh ice cubes.
Step 5
Strain the mixture evenly into the prepared glasses.
Step 6
Top each glass with 2 ounces of club soda and gently stir to combine.
Step 7
Garnish each glass with a slice of blood orange and a sprig of fresh mint for a vibrant presentation.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1125.5 grams (1125.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 622 |
| Total Fat 0.90g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 38mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 91.00g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.10g | 47% |
| Total Sugars 65.00g | |
| Protein 5.40g | 11% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 268mg | 21% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 1163mg | 25% |
Source of Calories