With the nights longer and the days shorter, sip on these blood orange cocktails to brighten up your winter nights. Dream of the time of sippinā boozy lemonades all summerĀ long orĀ snuggle up with aĀ cozy blanket next to the Netflix yule log (or a real one if you have one) and become your own mixologist. These blood orange boozy cocktailsĀ all have aĀ ruby hue andĀ aĀ sweet-tart taste from the blood oranges that pairs well with almost any spirit. ThereĀ is a cocktail for everyoneĀ on this list.Ā
Blood Orange Screw DriverĀ Ā
The woody, evergreenĀ flavourĀ from theĀ rosemary meetsĀ the sweet-tart blood orangeĀ juiceĀ makingĀ this the perfectĀ SundayĀ brunch cocktail.Ā Ā
IngredientsĀ
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12 ounces blood orange juiceĀ
3 sprigs of fresh rosemaryĀ
InstructionsĀ
Fill two glasses with ice cubes.Ā In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the vodka and the blood orange juice and one sprig of rosemary. Shake and strain the cocktail into the ice filled glasses. Garnish with a fresh orange wedge and a sprig of fresh rosemary.Ā
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Bourbon SmashĀ Ā
Make this gorgeous, hot pink cocktail on your next virtual happy hour and everyone will be jealous. TheĀ perfectlyĀ sweet and spiced sugar rim with the tart blood orange drink will make thisĀ bourbonĀ filled cocktail your newĀ favourite.Ā Ā
Blood Orange GinĀ and tonicĀ Ā
A classic with a fresh twist perfect for the sunny days during the crisp winter season.Ā Ā
Ingredients:Ā Ā
2 ounces fresh blood orange juiceĀ
1/2 ounceĀ fresh lime juiceĀ
1 orange zest twistĀ
4 ounces tonic waterĀ
Instructions:Ā Ā
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine blood orange juice, gin, lime juice and bitters. Shake vigorously for at least a minute.Ā Strain into a glass with ice. Top with tonic and garnish with a blood orange slice.Ā
Blood Orange Mojito
All citrusĀ shareĀ the similar tangy, sour yet refreshingĀ flavours. We took our satsuma mojito andĀ substitutedĀ the satsuma for a blood orange to make this delicious blood orange mojito.Ā Ā
Orange Cardamom Bubbly Ā
A twist on a brunchĀ favourite. This blood orange bubbles will help you celebrate any winter festivities from brunch to ringing in the new year.Ā Ā
IngredientsĀ
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3 parts freshly squeezed blood orange juiceĀ
sparkling wineĀ Ā
1 part vanilla-cardamom simple syrupĀ
Simple syrup:Ā Ā
1 partĀ granulated sugarĀ
1 part waterĀ
pinch of cardamomĀ
1 teaspoon vanilla extractĀ
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Instructions.Ā Ā
Make the simple syrupĀ by heatingĀ water and sugar over low heat until combined.Ā Take off heat and add vanilla and cardamom and stir and let sit for 15 minutes. Ā Mix blood orange juice and vanilla-cardamom syrup in a glassĀ Add sparkling wine, stir and enjoy!Ā
Check out more sparkling wine drinks here to celebrate or some cocktails for your at-home happy hour. Ā