Blood Orange Vodka Martini
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Blood Orange Vodka Martini
Description
This cocktail recipe calls for vodka mixed with fresh blood orange juice, dry vermouth, and simple syrup to provide a balanced taste with citrus acidity and slight sweetness. The ingredients are combined in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shaken vigorously for about 30 seconds until the mixture becomes thoroughly chilled and the shaker exterior feels frosty. The drink is then strained into a chilled martini or coupe glass, yielding a clear, brightly colored cocktail. A thin slice of blood orange is used as garnish to complement the visual appeal and hint at the citrus notes in the drink.
The fresh blood orange juice is critical for the distinctive, slightly tart flavor and deep reddish hue that sets this martini apart from standard vodka martinis. The inclusion of vermouth adds subtle herbal complexity, while the simple syrup balances the tartness. This cocktail is well suited for an aperitif or for occasions where a citrus twist on a classic martini is desired.
For preparation ease, you can pre-squeeze and chill blood orange juice ahead of time, allowing for quick assembly when serving multiple drinks.
Ingredients
FOR EACH MARTINI:
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- 1 ½ ounces blood orange juice fresh squeezed
- ¾ ounce dry vermouth
- ½ ounce simple syrup
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, blood orange juice, vermouth and simple syrup. Fit the lid tightly on the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker is icy cold.
- Strain the cocktail into a martini or coupe glass and garnish with a thin slice of blood orange.
Notes
- Prepare and chill fresh blood orange juice in advance to streamline cocktail assembly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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