Blood Orange Gimlet
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This blood orange gimlet transforms the classic gin and lime cocktail into a rosy-hued drink that’s perfect for special occasions. It makes excellent use of both your candied orange slices and homemade blood orange simple syrup.
Recipe at a Glance: Blood Orange Gimlet
- Details
- An easy winter cocktail recipe that makes use of blood orange simple syrup and candied blood orange slices.
- Can be made into a mocktail if you’re avoiding alcohol.
If you’re a fan of gin-based cocktails, you’ll love the addition of blood orange juice to the classic gin and lime gimlet. It adds a slightly sweeter citrus flavor, as well as a stunning pink color to the drink, making it perfect for celebrating winter holidays (we’re looking at you, Valentine’s Day).
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Blood oranges–Available in the winter months, blood oranges have a dark red interior and a flavor that is slightly sweeter than traditional oranges. You may also see them labeled as raspberry oranges.
- Blood orange simple syrup–This is made by simmering blood orange slices in a 1:1 simple syrup. You could substitute plain simple syrup, if desired, but the orange flavor will be less intense.
- Gin–Use your favorite good-quality gin for this cocktail.
- Candied blood orange–This is optional, but makes for a very pretty garnish.
How to Make a Blood Orange Gimlet
1. Combine the gin, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well then pour through the cocktail strainer into a coupe glass.
FAQs
Yes. Follow the recipe, using zero-proof gin.
Definitely. I’d stick with orange or lime flavored gin, which will enhance the natural citrus flavors in the cocktail.
Tips & Troubleshooting
- Use a cocktail shaker to ensure that your drink gets very cold and well mixed.
- This orange gimlet recipe uses slightly less gin than a traditional gimlet recipe. If you prefer a stronger cocktail, increase the gin to 2 ounces.
Blood Orange Gimlet
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces gin
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- ½ ounce blood orange simple syrup
- Ice
- Candied blood orange slice (optional)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup. Add enough ice to fill the cocktail shaker about three-quarters full.
- Secure the lid and shake well for 10 seconds.
- Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a candied orange slice, if desired.
Notes
- Make it stronger–Increase the gin to 2 ounces.
- Make it a mocktail–Swap in zero-proof gin.
