Meet my new favorite martini! This Blood Orange Vodka Martini is a twist on one of my other favorites, a Lemon Drop. Blood orange juice, vodka and a little bit of grand marnier make this a delicious martini that is sure to become your favorite too!
This drink would be perfect for a date or girls night in! Serve this up after your valentine’s dinner for a special dessert drink. The beautiful red color just shouts “Valentine”!
What is a Blood Orange?
There are three main types of blood oranges, but what I have found in my area is the moro blood orange. They are the most common variety available in the US.
These beautiful citrus fruits are a deep crimson red on the inside and are a mix of sweet and tart. I have seen them labeled as blood oranges and as moro oranges while grocery shopping.
Did you know that winter is prime citrus season? They always seem like a summer fruit to me, but they are in abundance and at their best during the winter months.
Ingredients for Blood Orange Martini:
- 3 Blood Oranges
- 4 ounces Vodka – Use a good quality vodka such as my favorite: Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier (or other orange liquer such as triple sec)
- 1 teaspoon Simple Syrup (or more to taste)
- Sugar for the rim
Equipment Needed:
- Cocktail Shaker
- Mesh Strainer
How to make a Blood Orange Martini:
One of the blood oranges is for garnish, so slice it up and reserve one for rimming the glass. Run the orange slice around the edge of each glass and then dip in sugar.
Set the glasses aside and then juice the remaining two oranges. Next, fill a shaker with ice and then pour the orange juice into into it. Use a small mesh strainer to strain out the pulp, if desired.
Add the vodka, grand marnier, simple syrup and shake well. Pour into martini glasses equally.
Float a slice of orange for granish and enjoy!
Blood Orange Vodka Martini
A beautiful and delicious Martini made with blood orange juice, vodka and grand marnier
Ingredients
- 2 Blood Oranges, juiced (approximately 2 ounces) and strained
- 4 ounces Vodka
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier
- 1 teaspoon Simple Syrup (or more to taste)
- Optional: Sugar for rim and additional orange for garnish
Instructions
- Rim 2 martini glasses with sugar by running an orange wedge around the rim and then dipping in sugar.
- Fill a shaker with ice and then add the strained blood orange juice, vodka, grand marnier and simple syrup.
- Shake well.
- Pour into martini glasses and garnish with orange slice if desired.
Notes
- I used Turbinado sugar for the rim, white sugar can be used.
- Triple sec or other orange flavored liquer may be substituted for Grand Marnier.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 MartiniAmount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 3gSugar: 13gProtein: 1g
The nutrition data provided is only an estimate.
Did you make this recipe? Have any questions? Leave a comment below, I would love to hear from you!
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