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Blood Orange Gin Fizz

March 6, 2014 by Cate 29 Comments

Blood orange juice is added to a gin fizz, putting a modern twist on this classic cocktail. So refreshing and so pretty!

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Does anyone else need a cocktail today? Because I could sure use one! This week seems to be never-ending! I blame the cold. It is March, and the “feels like” temperature is 5 degrees. 5. I walk to and from work everyday, so I get to spend 50 minutes outside in these lovely conditions. If I was back in South Bend, I would expect this kind of weather. But NYC isn’t supposed to be this cold! So…I need a cocktail!

One good thing about winter though is Blood Oranges! I love blood orange juice, and it tastes amazing in this blood orange gin fizz.

Blood Orange Gin Fizz | chezcateylou.com

I really think there is no prettier fruit than the blood orange. Just look at those colors! Every time I cut into one I get kind of excited.

Blood Orange Gin Fizz | chezcateylou.com And blood orange juice tastes amazing in cocktails. It is slightly sweet and slightly tart, which adds such a nice depth of flavor to your drink. I know a gin fizz seems kind of summery, but the addition of blood orange juice makes this more seasonally appropriate. Plus, nothing wrong with pretending it is summer in the winter! Anything to take your mind off the 5 degree weather.

Blood Orange Gin Fizz | chezcateylou.com

I love when cocktails have something on the rim.  It makes them look so pretty, and adds a little something special to the drink.  For this blood orange gin fizz, I took the zest of the blood orange and mixed it with some sugar.  It adds a little extra sweetness, and the orange color looks great with the bright pink/red cocktail!  I also like to garnish with some fresh mint, for a pop of green color.  Totally optional, as there is no mint in the actual drink, but it does look really pretty and adds a nice herbal minty aroma to the cocktail.

So get through the workday and then go home an make yourself a blood orange gin fizz – it tastes amazing, and the color will instantly put you in a good mood 🙂

Blood Orange Gin Fizz | chezcateylou.com

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Blood Orange Gin Fizz

Yield: 1 cocktail

Blood Orange Gin Fizz

Blood orange juice is added to a gin fizz, putting a modern twist on this classic cocktail. So refreshing and so pretty!

Ingredients

  • Blood oranges (1 - 2)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Gin
  • Confectioner's sugar
  • Club soda
  • Fresh mint, for garnsih

Instructions

    For the rim of the glass
  1. Zest the blood orange (s) onto a small plate. Add the granulated sugar and mix together. Lightly wet the rim of your glass and then place into the sugar/blood orange zest mixture.
  2. For the cocktail
  3. Squeeze the blood orange to get all the juice out.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, mix together 1.5 oz blood orange juice, 1.5 oz gin, and 1 teaspoon confectioners sugar. Add ice and shake until sugar is dissolved and all ingredients are well combined and cold. Pour into the rimmed glass. Add club soda, about 4 oz. Let the drink settle, then add ice. Garnish with fresh mint and a blood orange slice, if desired.

Notes

You can easily double this recipe to make 2 drinks.

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Comments

  1. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    March 6, 2014 at 10:40 am

    I thought it was just me that was having an odd week. I blame the weather. It seems like Spring will never get here. It’s 12 degrees here in CT. 🙁
    Gin is one of my favorite alcholic beverages and this looks super refreshing and pretty! I bet if I close my eyes while sipping this I could pretent it’s warmer out.

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks, Tina! I really am struggling with winter this week! I think I’ve just finally had enough. So bring on the cocktails 🙂

      Reply
  2. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    March 6, 2014 at 10:44 am

    These are crazy gorgeous looking Cate! I love blood oranges too. Perfect “thirsty Thursday” cocktail : )

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! Definitely need a Thirsty Thursday cocktail today!!

      Reply
  3. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    March 6, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I love the color of those blood oranges and the gin fizz! So beautiful! And yea, this weather is nuts… where’s spring… can’t come fast enough!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks, Chris! I need bright colors right now!! At least Saturday looks like we might get a little taste of spring

      Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    March 6, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    I could totally use one of these drinks this week, and they remind me of warmer weather as it’s freezing cold here too! Pinned! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks for pinning, Jennifer! Sending warm wishes (and cocktails!) your way!

      Reply
  5. CakePants says

    March 6, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Beautiful color! These cocktails certainly seem like a good way to beat the winter blues! Did you grow up in South Bend, or go to college there? My parents went to college there and still talk about the winters they experienced…brr!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you! My husband and I went to Notre Dame, so we spent four long, cold winters there! I grew up in St. Louis.

      Reply
  6. Jessica says

    March 6, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Yum! I love blood orange cocktails, especially when the have gin in them.

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks, Jessica! Blood orange and gin taste so good together!

      Reply
  7. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    March 6, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    You are making this day seem even longer!! I can’t wait to try these. They loooooook so refreshing and amazing!! I love blood oranges and I agree with you they are just so pretty.

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks, Zainab! For some reason, this week has felt soooo long!

      Reply
  8. sarah k @ the pajama chef says

    March 6, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    mmmm these are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! I just love the color of a blood orange!

      Reply
  9. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    March 6, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    So pretty Cate! I love blood orange & it sounds perfect in this cocktail! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 6, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks, Allie! And thanks for the pin 🙂

      Reply
  10. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Perfect post for a Friday, Cate! I could actually drink one about now, and it’s only 7.40 am. Is that really bad?! Yes, probably, shut up Helen. ANYway, it looks amazing. I’ve actually never made a cocktail at home so I’ve got some catching up to do. Plus I’ve been obsessed with blood oranges lately. I love cutting into them too … they’re almost scary!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 9, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks, Helen!! And, no judgement on wanting this at 7:40am…there is orange juice in here! That makes it breakfast, right??

      Reply
  11. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

    March 7, 2014 at 1:45 am

    This looks like the perfect Friday drink ! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 9, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Thanks, Ceara! Definitely great for a Friday night!

      Reply
  12. Tracy | Peanut Butter and Onion says

    March 7, 2014 at 7:10 am

    I must admit I just bought some blood oranges, but ha no plans for them. The just look so pretty. I might just have to try this.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 9, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Thanks, Tracy! I definitely think you will be happy if you use your blood oranges for this cocktail!

      Reply
  13. David @ Spiced says

    March 7, 2014 at 10:50 am

    Beautiful photography! I think I need one of these in my hand right now…it is almost the weekend after all!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 9, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks, David! Hope you and a nice weekend full of cocktails!

      Reply
  14. Katie says

    March 10, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Wow! This sounds amazing. I was in St. Louis for Meredith Nowicke’s wedding last weekend, but I will have to make it this coming weekend. It sounds like the perfect spring beverage!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      March 11, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks, Katie! You are so right, it is perfect for spring! So fresh and so colorful. Hope the wedding was amazing – I loved your Instagram pix!

      Reply

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