A blood orange cocktail with an aromatic rosemary essence… doesn’t the idea of it make your mouth water? This vibrant and delicious drink is inspired by blood oranges, which happen to be in season right now.
Blood oranges can be a bit difficult to find, but they’re definitely worth the effort. I absolutely adore blood orange juice; it adds a unique citrus flavor and gorgeous color to cocktails and sauces. I found mine at Whole Foods. Your local farmer’s market may also stock them.
For these blood orange cocktails, I infused simple syrup with fresh rosemary for a sweet and herby flavor (click here to learn how). I used that homemade infused syrup (which is super easy to make) and combined it with fresh blood orange juice, vodka, and club soda to create a crisp and refreshing seasonal drink.
This blood orange cocktail is subtly sweet, crisp, and aromatic. You can add more rosemary simple syrup to sweeten it further, if desired.
I’ve also supplied a delicious recipe for an alcohol-free “mocktail” variation below for non-drinkers. Enjoy!
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Blood Orange Cocktail with Rosemary
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1/2 ounces rosemary infused simple syrup, or more to taste (to learn how to make infused simple syrup, click here)
- Ice cubes
- 2 ounces club soda (to top off cocktail glass)
- Sprig of fresh rosemary for garnish - optional
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Instructions
Instructions
- To Make Cocktail: Combine vodka, blood orange juice and rosemary simple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well, then strain into martini glasses and top off with club soda. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprig.Mocktail Variation: Omit the vodka and double the amount of rosemary simple syrup, or more to taste, if desired. Combine blood orange juice and simple syrup with ice, stir well, then strain into cocktail glass and top with club soda. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprig.
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Looks yummy as a “mock tail’ for me! I’ll try it ….I might like it!! Thanks for sharing!
Delicious Tori thanks for sharing
Delicious! Absolutely loved this, so refreshing.
Actually these oranges are readily available here (central europe) and I loove them, indeed they make an especially delicious juice.
Great recipe, I wonder if it’ll be good minus the vodka as I’m not a big alcohol fan.
ps, these oranges make a delicious sorbet as well 🙂
Hi Prag! If you’re omitting the vodka, follow the “mocktail” instructions on the recipe, as it will need a bit more simple syrup to give it a kick. Blood orange sorbet sounds delightful. Enjoy!