Monday, November 17, 2008

Blood Orange Martini


Blood oranges are in season from now through the winter months here in California. I saw them at the market today, and had to buy them, of course. Blood oranges taste a bit more floral and are less acidic than naval oranges, and they have a lovely garnet colored flesh, juice and sometimes skin. They can be eaten just as you would a regular orange, but I love to use their juice in a festive martini. These are easy to make, and would make a perfect cocktail to serve at Thanksgiving or another holiday party.




Blood Orange Martini
serves 1

2 oz. vodka
1 oz. triple sec or cointreau
juice from 1/2 a blood orange
a few drops of orange flower water (optional)

Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Strain into martini glass and serve.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just printed the recipe because I LOVE these. Thank you my friend.

Alison said...

Yes...but don't you like them made with tequila? Same recipe, just substitute tequila for vodka. Yummy. :)