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Blood Orange Martinis

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Two Blood Orange Martinis garnished with sliced blood orange and cherries in martini shaped dessert glasses.

I just love the color of blood oranges, don’t you? 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.

These refreshing Blood Orange Martinis are the perfect adult beverage for date night with their sweet and tart flavors and gorgeous color! © COOKING WITH CURLS

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

What’s in a Blood Orange Martini?

  • good quality vodka
  • blood orange juice
  • orange liqueur – like Cointreau or triple sec
  • simple syrup to sweeten

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.

Blood Orange Martinis are the perfect cocktail for date night. They are tart, sweet, and such a pretty color! © COOKING WITH CURLS

How to make a Blood Orange Martini

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.

Blood Orange Martinis © COOKING WITH CURLS

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.
  • If your oranges are really sweet, you may not need to add any sweetener.
  • I used these cocktail/dessert/martini glasses. {affiliate link}

More fruity cocktail recipes:

  • 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?
  • A Rum Runner Cocktail aka Hawaiian Punch
  • Maybe a Blood Orange Mimosa with breakfast?
  • An Orange Drop Martini – cousin to Lemon Drop Martini
  • You will love these Watermelon Martinis – sweet and delicious

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!!

Two Blood Orange Martinis garnished with sliced blood orange and cherries in martini shaped dessert glasses.

Blood Orange Martinis

These refreshing Blood Orange Martinis are the perfect adult beverage for date night with their sweet, tart flavors and gorgeous color! 
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vodka cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces vodka 2 to 3 oranges
  • 2 ounces blood orange juice
  • .5 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • .5 ounce simple syrup or agave nectar

Instructions

  • 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.

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.
  • If your oranges are really sweet, you may not need to add any sweetener.
  • I used these cocktail/dessert/martini glasses. {affiliate link}

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 14.2mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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