Bloody Citrus Burst

A sweetly tart vodka blood orange cocktail that's simple to make and a crowd pleaser! This cocktail is made with freshly squeezed blood orange juice, lime juice, and a combination of vodka and Pimm's. It's a refreshing cocktail perfect for blood orange season.

Bloody Citrus Burst

A refreshing vodka and blood orange cocktail with a sweet-tart flavor, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup blood orange juice (about 1-2 blood oranges, freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime, freshly squeezed)
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz Pimm's
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup ice

Instructions

  1. Juice blood oranges to get 1/4 cup of juice (about 1-2 oranges).
  2. Juice limes to get 2 tablespoons of juice (about 1 lime).
  3. Strain the blood orange juice and lime juice using a metal strainer to remove pulp.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, blood orange juice, lime juice, vodka, Pimm's, and maple syrup. Secure the lid and shake well.
  5. Run a slice of blood orange around the rim of a martini glass, then dip the rim in sugar to coat it.
  6. Pour the shaken cocktail into the glass and garnish with a blood orange slice. Enjoy!