Try out this uncomplicated Blood Orange Collins recipe! The mix of Gin, blood orange juice, simple syrup, and club soda makes it an ideal cocktail for the spring season.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 185
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz blood orange juice
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Club soda - to top
- Blood orange slice and cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Collins Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Collins glass with ice cubes and give it a good stir.
- Add Simple Syrup: Pour ½ oz simple syrup into the shaker
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour ½ oz lemon juice.
- Add Blood Orange Juice: Add 1 oz blood orange juice to the mix.
- Add Gin: Measure and pour 2 oz Gin into the shaker.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake: Give it a good shake until well-mixed.
- Pour: Strain the mixture from the shaker into the Collins glass over fresh ice.
- Top with Soda: Top up the glass with club soda.
- Garnish: Add a slice of blood orange and a cherry for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: If you don't have Gin on hand, vodka is a great substitute that will give you a smoother flavor profile.
- Simple Syrup: Honey or agave nectar can be used as natural sweeteners if you're out of simple syrup. Remember to adjust to taste; they can be sweeter than simple syrup.
Making a Pitcher of Blood Orange Collins:
- Scale: To make a pitcher serving 8, multiply all the ingredients 8 except for the club soda, which you'll add to taste when serving. That's 16 oz of Gin, 8 oz of blood orange juice, 4 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
- Mix: Combine the Gin, citrus juices, and simple syrup in a large pitcher. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled Collins glasses, top with club soda, garnish with a slice of blood orange and a cherry, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute or tonic water for that bitter edge.
Making it Vegan:
- Simple Syrup Substitute: Ensure your syrup is made with vegan-friendly sugar or use agave nectar instead.
What is a Blood Orange Collins?
A Blood Orange Collins is a gin-based cocktail of fresh blood orange juice, sugar syrup, and soda water. This drink is a vibrant twist on the classic Tom Collins cocktail, introducing an exciting citrusy note to the traditional recipe.
Despite its sophisticated appearance and taste, the Blood Orange Collins is relatively easy to make. The process involves combining the ingredients in a shaker with ice, shaking it until well mixed, and then straining it into a glass before topping it up with soda water. The key lies in using fresh blood oranges when they are in season for that unique balance of sweet and tart flavors.
What is a Blood Orange Collins made of – The ingredients
Assemble these ingredients to make your own Blood Orange Collins:
- Blood Orange Juice: Provides the cocktail with its distinctive, vibrant color and a sweet yet slightly tart flavor.
- Gin: Acts as the base spirit, lending a complex botanical profile to the drink.
- Lemon Juice: Balances the sweetness of the other ingredients with its acidity and enhances their flavors.
- Simple Syrup: Adds sweetness to counterbalance the tartness of the citrus juices.
- Club Soda: Gives the cocktail a fizzy texture and dilutes the strong flavors just enough to make it refreshing.
- Blood Orange Slice (for garnish): Enhances presentation and adds a hint of extra tartness.
