Name: Blood Orange Martinis
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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)

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

They are made from fresh blood orange juice, vodka, orange liqueur, and simple syrup for a fruity cocktail that goes down easily.

Check out the Holiday Martinis page for even more festive, easy to whip up martini recipes for any holiday gathering throughout the year!

Blood Orange Martinis in short glasses garnished with an orange slice and cherry.

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.

And they are 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

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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.

Two Blood Orange Martinis on a wood tray garnished with an orange slice and cherry.

🍸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.

Looking down into a Blood Orange Martini.

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}

📌Recipe Notes & Tips:

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}

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🍹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.

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Enjoy!!