8 Great Blood Orange co*cktail Recipes (2024)

Blood Orange Margarita

Try this tasty Blood Orange Margarita! Combining the citrus with tequila and lime makes a brilliant bright orange red drink that’s perfectly balanced and sweet tart. In all of ourmargarita recipes, this one’s a favorite.

Ingredients: Blood orange juice, tequila, Cointreau, lime, simple syrup

Blood Orange Martini

Here’s a zingy blood orange co*cktail that makes the most of this unique citrus fruit: aBlood Orange Martini! This drink matches the floral citrus from the blood orange with the tang of lime juice, making a balanced, drinkable flavor.

Ingredients: Blood orange juice, vodka, lime juice, Cointreau, simple syrup

Here’s arguably the easiest blood orange co*cktail out there: the Blood Orange Gin and Tonic! There’s nothing better than a co*cktail you can mix up right in the glass, right? Much as we love a good margarita or martini…this one’s even easier to make.

Ingredients: Blood orange juice, gin, tonic water

Blood and Sand

Here's a unique 1930's blood orange co*cktail: the Blood and Sand! It’s similar to aManhattanorMartinez, but with with Scotch, blood orange juice and cherry liqueur. Instead of spicy and boozy like most Scotch co*cktails, it’s the exact opposite! It’s light and semi-sweet, with a balanced and cherry-forward flavor.

Ingredients: Blended Scotch, cherry liqueur or cherry brandy (like Cherry Heering), sweet vermouth, blood orange juice

Italian Margarita

Another blood orange co*cktail? A fusion of the best of Italian and Mexican cuisines in margarita form! This Mediterranean version of the classic co*cktail swaps out orange liqueur for amaretto, and the almond essence adds a distinctly Italian vibe.

Ingredients: Tequila, blood orange juice, amaretto, lime juice

Next in our blood orange co*cktails: the Garibaldi!ThisItalian co*cktailhas so much going for it: first of all, it's got only two ingredients! There’s a little textural little flair with a foamy topping. The flavor comes out balanced and refreshing, with bitter, sweet and tangy notes all intermingling in the perfect sip.

Ingredients: Blood orange juice, Campari

Blood Orange Mimosa

Everything’s better with bubbles, right? Try thisBlood Orange Mimosa! Blood orange juice gives the glass a fiery red color and crisp flavor. It’s bubbly, it’s refreshing, and it’s downright fun. (Note: Replace the orange juice with blood orange juice in the linked recipe.)

Ingredients: Blood orange juice, Prosecco or champagne

Blood Orange Golden Dream

Last up in our blood orange co*cktails: the Golden Dream! One sip and you’ll be instantly intrigued: in fact, it tastes like a boozy Creamsicle! It’s creamy with a strong orange flavor: and the finish isn’t too sweet, with subtle notes of herbs, licorice and vanilla.(Note: Replace the orange juice with blood orange juice in the linked recipe.)

Ingredients: Galliano, Triple Sec or Cointreau, blood orange juice, heavy cream