Blood Orange Martini Recipe
vodka, blood orange liqueur, orange, lime and cranberry juices
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Prepare
Chill a martini or coupe glass by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.
- 2
Measure and add vodka, blood orange liqueur, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker.
- 3
If you prefer a slightly sweeter drink, add up to 1/4 teaspoon simple syrup or agave. Start with less — the blood orange liqueur and cranberry juice add sweetness already.
- 4
Fill the shaker with ice (about 6 standard ice cubes), secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds. Aim for a good chill and slight dilution.
- 5
Dump the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the chilled martini or coupe glass using a cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and pulp for a smooth presentation.
Garnish & Serve
- 6
Float a thin blood orange wheel or slice on the surface of the cocktail or thread a thin lime twist on the rim for aroma.
- 7
Serve immediately. Optional: express the oils of the lime twist over the cocktail before dropping it in or discarding, for a bright citrus aroma.
