Blood Orange Smash
The most beautiful blood orange cocktail you ever did see. Use up your blood oranges with this fresh and simple Blood Orange Smash.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- For the Blood Orange Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 blood orange juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- For the Blood Orange Smash
- 1/4 cup blood orange 2-oz., ~1/2 blood orange, juiced
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1/2 oz. blood orange simple syrup or to taste
- Club Soda to taste (or seltzer water)
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Add the water, granulated sugar, and blood orange juice to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium/high heat and then simmer until the sugar has dissolved completely for about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and transfer it to an airtight container.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Blood Orange Smash
- Add the blood orange juice, bourbon, and simple syrup to a highball glass.
- Stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda.
- Garnish with a slice of blood orange and serve immediately.
Notes
- This blood orange cocktail is also delicious with vodka or gin.
- We recommend using a bourbon that has vanilla and cinnamon notes— using a rye will result in a sharper bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 7g