Blood Orange Cocktail with Grapefruit and Herbs Recipe

This cocktail recipe is a great one for everyday drinking. It’s simple to make, with a pleasingly bright flavor that feels upscale, yet approachable.

Blood Orange Cocktail with Grapefruit and Herbs Recipe

Recipe by GardenuityDifficulty: Easy

Servings

Drinks

Prep time

minutes

Mixing Time

minutes

Calories

215

kcal

Grapefruit, blood orange, rosemary, and thyme create the main flavors here. Layered over a base of vodka and simple syrup, this cocktail is entirely exciting — and yet so so simple to make.

Ingredients

Few sprigs of fresh thyme
1 large sprig of rosemary
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
2 blood oranges, juiced
1 ruby red grapefruit, juiced
3 oz vodka

Directions

How to Make the Simple Syrup:
Combine thyme, rosemary, sugar, and water in a small pot.
Let simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
Mixture should almost be boiling.
Remove and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
NOTE: The longer it sits, the stronger the flavor will be.
Strain the mixture and remove the herbs.
Store in fridge or let cool and use immediately.
How to create the Cocktail:
Fill two medium glasses two-thirds full with ice.
Juice the citrus into a container.
Stir in 2 Tbsp of the (cooled) simple syrup and the vodka.
Divide evenly and pour into your glasses.
Garnish with orange slices and herbs.