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Blood orange cocktail served over ice, garnished with a rosemary sprig and fresh blood orange slices.
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Blood Orange Drink

This Blood Orange Drink is beautiful and delicious! It will be perfect to quickly whip it up after a long day, when you want to sit back and relax with a pretty glass of something yum in your hands.
Course beverages
Cuisine American
Keyword blood orange, cocktail
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 drinks
Calories 220kcal
Author Camila Hurst

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry white wine 1 cup
  • 2 oz vodka ¼ cup
  • 2 oz Grand Marnier ¼ cup
  • 6 oz blood orange juice ¾ cup
  • 2.5 oz simple syrup 5 tbsp, or more to taste - (check notes)

Instructions

  • In a pitcher or shaker, combine the white wine, vodka, Grand Marnier, and blood orange juice.
  • Add simple syrup gradually, tasting as you go to adjust sweetness.
  • Add ice and stir gently to chill.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with blood orange slices and thyme.

Notes

How to Make Simple Syrup:
  1. Combine ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Substitutions & Adjustments
  • White wine:
    Pinot Grigio keeps this crisp, but Riesling or Moscato will make the drink naturally sweeter without extra syrup.
  • Vodka:
    Substitute gin for a more herbal note, or use orange-flavored vodka to boost citrus flavor.
  • Grand Marnier:
    You can swap in Cointreau, Triple Sec, or another orange liqueur. Grand Marnier is richer; others will be lighter and slightly drier.
  • Simple syrup:
    Honey syrup (equal parts honey and water, warmed to dissolve) works well if you want a softer sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 220kcal