Blood Orange Collins

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The Blood Orange Collins is a vibrant, citrus-forward cocktail that brings a colorful twist to the classic Tom Collins. With its striking ruby hue and refreshing balance of sweet and tart flavors, this drink is equally perfect for warm afternoons, brunch gatherings, or any time you want something light and effervescent. It combines the bold, slightly berry-like flavor of blood oranges with crisp gin and sparkling soda for a cocktail that feels both elegant and easy to enjoy.

Blood oranges are the star of this recipe, offering a deeper, more complex flavor than traditional oranges. Their natural sweetness complements the subtle tartness and hints of raspberry, which add depth to the drink. Freshly squeezed blood orange juice provides the brightest flavor. This gives the cocktail its signature color, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Gin serves as the backbone of the Blood Orange Collins, adding botanical notes that enhance the citrus without overpowering it. The herbal qualities of gin—often including juniper, citrus peel, and light spice—pair beautifully with the fruit. Creating a layered and refreshing flavor profile. For those who prefer a milder taste, vodka can be used as a simple alternative.

A splash of lime juice adds brightness and sharpness, balancing the sweetness of the blood orange. Which keeps the cocktail crisp. At the same time, a touch of simple syrup rounds out the flavors, ensuring the drink is smooth and well-balanced.

The addition of club soda also gives the cocktail its signature fizz. This effervescence lightens the drink and makes it incredibly refreshing. Turning it into a perfect sip for warm weather or casual entertaining.

Serve over ice, the Blood Orange Collins and garnish with a slice of blood orange, and sometimes a sprig of rosemary.

Bright and full of citrus flavor, the Blood Orange Collins is a refreshing cocktail that puts a colorful spin on a timeless classic.

Blood Orange Collins

It combines the bold, slightly berry-like flavor of blood oranges with crisp gin and sparkling soda for a cocktail that feels both elegant and easy to enjoy.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz blood orange syrup
• club soda
• blood orange wheel-garnish

Instructions

 

• In your collins glass add ice and ingredients, except garnish. Add 1 dash of angostura bitters. Stir with a bar spoon to combine and garnish.

Keyword blood orange, blood orange collins, Blood Orange Gin Cocktail, sweet tart cocktail