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Two glasses of blood orange old fashioned with a slice of blood orange in each glass.
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5 from 11 votes

Blood Orange Old Fashioned

Try a twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail by adding in a splash of juicy blood orange. The Blood Orange Old Fashioned creates a vibrant drink that is not only delicious, but also a beautiful show stopper.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 178kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 dashes Angostura orange bitters aromatic bitters can also be used
  • 2 teaspoons blood orange juice strained
  • 2 ounces whiskey
  • garnish with blood orange peel

Instructions

  • In an old fashioned glass, add the sugar and saturate with the bitters.
  • Add in the blood orange juice and muddle.
  • Mix until the sugar is dissolved, this will take about 3 minutes of muddling.
  • Fill with ice and add in whiskey. Stir gently.
  • Garnish with blood orange peel.

Notes

  • Make sure to completely dissolve the sugar. If you don't, the sugar will remain at the bottom of the glass and your drink will be very strong.
  • Use 2 teaspoons of simple syrup instead of granulated sugar or a sugar cube to reduce stirring time.
  •  The bigger the ice cubes, the better. The larger ice cube will melt slower causing less dilution to the drink.
  • When buying blood oranges make sure the skin is free of blemishes and that they smell ripe.
 
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results. 

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg