These blood orange cocktails are perfect for the changing weather! A light, refreshing cocktail, brought to life with a beautiful ginger-mint simple syrup!
Ummmm I did a thing! And it was exciting! I made the most kick ass simple syrup I think I've ever made, and, combined with the blood orange and fresh ginger in this cocktail, the combination is quite amazing!
I'm just a little excited! Probably going to eat my words next week, but we are finally having some nice weather roll through Portland! While everyone else is still in foot deep snow, our weather has been unseasonably warm which is a good and bad thing.
It's great for me because I thrive on sunshine and hate the cold, but part of me is a little worried because of #climatechange.
Not that I want to make these blood orange cocktails into a story about climate change, but you gotta wonder about these weird unseasonal months!
But enough philosophizing now, let's talk about these blood orange cocktails!
I'm jumping on the blood orange wagon here because they are just the most beautiful looking pieces of fruit ever and are just so darn tasty!
I wanted to create something really tasty for you guys and realised I hadn't made a cocktail in quite some time, so what better time than the present! Huzzah. (yeah, I just went there...).
But these cocktails are something special!
I wanted to jazz them up a bit because I found just with the orange and vodka they were a little bland, so I came up with the wonderful idea of making an infused ginger and mint simple syrup which brought this recipe up to next level! I've been really into making simple syrups lately!
The sweetness of the sugar and blood orange goes beautifully with the sharpness and spiciness of the ginger, and adding fresh gingers just completes it! I love the taste of fresh ginger so, so much and it makes this cocktail taste so light and fresh!
These blood orange cocktails are fuss-free, quick and easy to make and can be adapted to how many guests you're making them for!
Enjoy!
Georgie x x
📖 Recipe
Blood Orange Cocktails
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- ½ oz ginger fresh, cut into slices
- 3 mint leaves
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
For the Cocktail
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz blood orange juice use fresh blood oranges
- 3 teaspoon simple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ginger fresh, finely grated
- 2 oz soda water
- 2 mint leaves roughly torn for garnish
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Place sugar, water, fresh mint and fresh ginger in a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, until sugar has dissolved. Remove mint leaves.
- Let the syrup steep for 5-10 minutes, until the ginger and mint has infused.
Cocktail
- Place vodka, blood orange juice, fresh ginger and ginger-mint simple syrup in a glass. Stir.
- Add soda water, top with ice and fresh mint for garnish.
Nutrition
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Hayley | The Simple Supper says
It's already been a long week (and it's only Monday! Lol) and I have some blood oranges on hand. I think I know what my after dinner cocktail will be tonight! This sounds incredible.
Georgie says
yesss! sounds like a great plan! it was a long monday after all 🙂
Jenni LeBaron says
This is exactly what I need in my life right now. What a fresh and tasty libation. I can't wait to try it!
Georgie says
thanks Jenni 🙂 it's so refreshing!
Traci says
Ok, it's the middle of the day, Monday no less, and I want one of these gorgeous beverages! But alas, I'll just have to pin it for now and daydream. Thanks for the recipe inspiration…can't wait to make these sometime! 🙂
Georgie says
thanks Traci!!!always a good time for a cocktail, especially the monday post spring break!
Pam Greer says
This looks amazing! I love how simple syrups are such an easy way to elevate a cocktail!
Georgie says
i love easy simple syrups too! this ginger mint one is delicious!!!
Chris says
YUM! These look so delish! And also something I know i'd drink waaaaaaay too much of!! 🙂
Georgie says
ditto! they're so refreshing it's hard to stop at one 😉
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
There is nothing I love more than a pink cocktail! And this sounds so good! Did Portland get snow over the weekend? My sister sent pics of all the snow Eugene got--if so, I hope you've warmed up a little since then! Have a great week, Georgie!
Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
Here in South Africa, we are in the middle of summer, so this is the most perfect refreshing drink EVER. And it is calling my name right now. Love the recipe and I cannot wait to try....Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe...have a great week 🙂
Georgie says
Thanks Ashika! i've always wanted to go to South Africa! So cool that's where you're from! I'm Australian so everyone back home is enjoying their summer and it's freezing here! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Oh my gosh, that is the cutest photo haha how do you even say no to that face!? These cocktails sound amazing - ginger is just the best!! I'm so jealous of your warm weather. Enjoy it while you can!
Georgie says
ha ha he is the most spoilt pupper because he is SO damn cute! we can only get angry with him for a few minutes! thanks Katherine! and i shouldnt speak too snow, it snowed here this morning!