I just love the color of blood oranges! Some are super red inside, and others are a combination or orange and red. When I made my Arugula Salad with Fennel and Blood Oranges a few weeks ago, I knew that I needed to come up with a cocktail to show off the gorgeous colors. I finally settled on Blood Orange Martinis, and they are just as pretty as I had hoped…..
and delicious!! I mean who wants to drink a cocktail that looks pretty but tastes like turpentine? Not me!! 😉 Speaking of turpentine, these Blood Orange Martinis are made with vodka not gin. Sorry, not a fan. #sorrynotsorry
I juiced 3 medium blood oranges to make two cocktails. I did not strain them through a sieve, but you could if you are looking for a clearer, pulp-free cocktail.
Pour the vodka, blood orange juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake to mix the martinis.
Strain into two martini glasses and garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
I ran a bamboo cocktail pick through the top of the orange slice, then through the wholes in the cherry, then the bottom of the orange slice. 🙂 {that’s an affiliate link}
Notes:
- I used Absolut Vodka, but any premium vodka will work.
- For even more citrus flavor use citrus vodka.
- I used Cointreau, but triple sec will work as well.
- I managed to cause the shelf in the kitchen cabinet to collapse and BOTH bottles of simple syrup crashed to the floor and shattered. I used agave nectar since they were smart enough to use plastic bottles that bounce. They both work.
- If your oranges are really sweet, you may not even need to add any sweetener.
- I used these cocktail/dessert/martini glasses. {affiliate link}
Prefer rum? Then you need this Caribbean Rum Punch in your life…..
A Raspberry Fizz Cocktail would be a nice date night drink as well…..
How about a Wine Smoothie with dinner? Or two?
Now that we have the cocktails figured out, don’t forget to plan a delicious meal for your special someone. Scroll through my Dinner for Two archives to find some delicious meal ideas. 🙂
Enjoy!!
- 4 ounces vodka 2 to 3 oranges
- 2 ounces blood orange juice
- 1/2 ounce Cointruea or triple sec
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup or agave nectar
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Pour the vodka, blood orange juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
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Shake to mix the martinis.
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Strain into two martini glasses and garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.
- I used Absolut Vodka, but any premium vodka will work.
- For even more citrus flavor use citrus vodka.
- I used Cointreau, but triple sec will work as well.
- I managed to cause the shelf in the kitchen cabinet to collapse and BOTH bottles of simple syrup crashed to the floor and shattered. I used agave nectar since they were smart enough to use plastic bottles that bounce. Either one will work.
- If your oranges are really sweet, you may not even need to add any sweetener.
- I used these cocktail/dessert/martini glasses. {affiliate link}
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
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