Blood Orange Martinis

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!!

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

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 184kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

• 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

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.
• 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}

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1.1% | Vitamin C: 17.2% | Iron: 1.4%

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