This tart and refreshing Blood Orange Vodka Cocktail is exactly what you need to cool down on a hot day!
Using blood oranges gives this drink a unique ruby color, and the distinct floral notes make for a sweet and elegant cocktail.
Just like this Blood Orange Bourbon, you’ll love the flavor of these blood orange cocktails, and you’ll feel fancy serving them.
This refreshing blood orange vodka cocktail is an impressive but simple drink!
Why You’ll Love this Cocktail with Blood Orange
With only 4 simple ingredients, you can quickly put together this beautiful cocktail. Great for spring and summer thanks to the citrus and floral notes from the blood oranges, this drink is ideal for sipping in the shade.
Top with some blood orange slices and sprigs of rosemary for a gorgeous presentation and you have a dignified and refined-looking cocktail that’s sure to impress!
Best of all, it’s so simple to make in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients
With just a few ingredients and a couple of minutes, you can prepare this light and refreshing cocktail.
- 1/2 Fresh Blood Orange – you’ll be using freshly squeezed juice to give this drink its signature red color and sweet-tart flavor.
- Seltzer Water – add some bubbles and lighten things up with some seltzer water.
- Blood Orange Slices – use the rest of your blood orange for a garnish.
- Fresh Rosemary – provides a pop of color and a subtle lemony-pine flavor that plays well with the orange.
- Ice Cubes – this drink is best served ice cold.
- Vodka – use your favorite vodka for this cocktail; I like to use Grey Goose but anything will do!
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail glass with ice cubes.
- Squeeze the juice from half a blood orange onto the glass.
- Pour in 1 shot of vodka.
This cocktail has such a beautiful reddish color from the blood orange juice.
- Garnish with rosemary & blood orange slices.
FAQs
What is the best vodka for cocktails?
When it comes to brand, bartenders have different preferences that often come down to differences in price and quality.
Some popular vodkas to use when mixing cocktails are: Ketel One, Tito’s, North Shore Sol. I like to use Grey Goose.
For this cocktail, you may also want to use a flavored vodka. For the best blood orange vodka, turn to brands like Effen, Skyy, and Devotion.
This is a great way to elevate a cocktail like this one, which essentially mixes blood orange juice and vodka, and make a simple combination really work!
What mixes well with blood orange vodka?
For a great complementary color and flavor, I love to add a little splash of cranberry juice.
A little bit of lemon juice would also help to highlight the citrus flavors of this cocktail, and any fruit juice would pair well with the sweetness of a blood orange vodka.
How can I sweeten the taste of seltzer?
Simple syrup is a great way to add sweetness without changing the overall flavor of a drink.
Of course, this will add some extra calories and sugars, but used in moderation simple syrup is a fantastic ingredient for sweetening up a cocktail in a subtle way.
What is so special about blood oranges?
What sets blood oranges apart is the presence of anthocyanins, which are a type of antioxidant that give these oranges that distinct reddish color.
This particular kind of antioxidant is know for its cancer-fighting properties and is more common in flowers.
Blood oranges as a result have a somewhat floral taste and tend to be less tangy than classic oranges.
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Popular Variations and Substitutions
- To bring out the red color, use a fruit juice like cranberry or even a splash of raspberry or strawberry lemonade.
- Any fruit juice would pair well with this light blood orange cocktail.
- If you don’t like ice in your drink, pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and give it a good shake, then pour into your glass and garnish.
- Flavored vodka can subtly change the flavor profile of this cocktail.
Other Recipes You’ll Love
- This Blood Orange Tequila Spritzer is a sweet and refreshing drink that’s perfect for any citrus lovers!
- Mini Fruit Tarts – Adorable handheld fruit tarts that will indulge your sweet tooth! Great to pair with tea or a light and sweet cocktail.
- Broccoli Cheese Dip – Perfect to serve with vegetables, crackers, chips, or even as a spread for crostini or sandwiches.
- Baked Italian Sausage Baguette – Crowd-pleasing and filling, this savory appetizer is great for crowds.
- Spiked Southern Peach Lemonade – A sweet and fruity drink garnished with gummy candy for a fun and refreshing drink on a hot day.
- Blood Orange Bars – This recipe from Inside Bru Crew Life is a great way to use any leftover blood oranges you may have, or just if you find yourself craving them now that you’ve tried this cocktail!
Blood Orange Cocktail Recipe
Blood Orange Vodka Cocktail
Make this light and refreshing blood orange cocktail with delicious citrus flavor and subtle floral notes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Fresh Blood Orange
- Vodka
- Seltzer Water
- Blood Orange Slices (Garnish)
- Fresh Rosemary
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Squeeze the juice out of the 1/2 Blood Orange onto the glass.
- Pour in 1 shot of vodka.
- Garnish with rosemary & blood orange slices.
Notes
- Use a blood orange flavored vodka to highlight the sweet and tart flavor of the fruit.
- Add a dash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g