Blood Orange in 4 Cocktails: Infusing a Richer Citrus Flavour for Fall Drinks
Blood oranges are a deep ruby colour, rich and almost tart-sweet, and simply add an element of sophistication to cocktails. Their citrus flavours, with hints of berries, will perk up the taste of any drink. Compared to regular oranges, blood oranges are richer, tarter, and less acidic, making them ideal for fall-inspired beverages.
Read on below to learn about how to create fall cocktails with blood oranges.
Blood Orange Versatility
Blood orange cocktails are known for their versatility and go very well with a wide variety of foods and drinks.
For example, they would go really well with a charcuterie board or a cheese plate; light pasta and fish dishes; and the pastry dessert consisting of chocolate cake. Chocolate cake dessert pastries in blood oranges are another excellent example of blood orange cocktails.
The Best Blood Orange in Cocktail to Try for Fall Drinks
Here are some of most-liked blood orange cocktail recipes for fall. These can be tailored to taste, or you can simply get a little creative and add blood orange juice and fruit slices to your favourite cocktail recipes for a big burst of citrus.
1. Blood Orange Margarita Cocktail
What You Will Need
45 ml tequila (blanco or reposado)
60 ml blood orange juice
10 ml Cointreau
10 ml lime juice
Margarita salt or flaky sea salt for the rim
Blood orange or lime slice for garnish
Instructions
Score a blood orange or lime slice and wet the rim of your cocktail glass with it.
Rub the rim of the glass with a plate of margarita salt or flaky sea salt, then put it aside.
Add all liquid ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker.
Shake until chilled and well combined.
Strain into your cocktail glass, top with ice, and garnish with a blood orange or lime slice.
2. Blood Orange Mimosa Cocktail
Ingredients
60 ml blood orange juice
120 ml prosecco
Splash of Cointreau
Instructions
Chill the blood orange juice and prosecco
Fill a champagne flute to the top with blood orange juice
Top with prosecco
Splat a little Cointreau in there and stir gently
3. Blood and Sand
Required Ingredients
15 ml blended scotch whiskey
15 ml cherry liqueur or cherry brandy
8 ml sweet vermouth
8 ml blood orange juice
Blood orange twist for garnishing
Instructions
All the liquids are mixed in a cocktail shaker that has ice.
Shake well and all the ingredients will mix and chill.
4. Blood Orange G&T
Ingredients
60 ml gin
60 ml oz blood orange juice
120 ml oz tonic water
Blood orange slice and mint sprigs for garnish
Instruction:
Fill a lowball cocktail glass with ice.
Pour in gin and blood orange juice.
Stir to combine.
Gently pour in tonic water.
Stir lightly to combine.
Garnish with blood orange slices and mint sprigs.
Serving Guidelines
The serving of a blood orange cocktail will depend much on the type of recipe used. Here are the general guidelines for serving.
Glassware: Serve in a martini cocktail glass for martini cocktail, lowball glass for most cocktails, or a coupe glass for a touch of elegance.
Temperature: Chilled will be the best temperature to serve cocktails in. Mostly cocktails need to have been shaken with ice for it to be served accordingly at the desired temperature.
Rim: Rim the glass with salt or sugar if you would like.
Garnishes: Blood orange slices, herb leaves, or a choice of fruits for colour and flavour.
It is to be noted here that the best medium to serve blood orange cocktails depends on the particular recipe and personal preferences. You can try numerous glassware, garnishes, as well as food pairings to find your ideal combination.
Drink responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
