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    Blood Orange Negroni

    Published: May 19, 2022 · Modified: Apr 7, 2023 · by Debra with 2 Comments · 714 words. About 4 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy Blood Orange Negroni recipe takes a classic cocktail and adds a fun twist: the beautiful juice from blood oranges!

    Two blood orange negronis with halved blood oranges and a juicer in the background.

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    What's better than a classic 3-ingredient cocktail? Adding just one more ingredient that makes it extra fancy! That's what you get with a blood orange Negroni!

    The bright, sweet, ruby or even fuschia-colored juice of blood oranges has a sweet, floral flavor, that's less acidic than navel oranges. It pairs perfectly with the bittersweet flavors in a Negroni.

    The hallmark ingredient of a Negroni is surely the Campari. It's got a flavor I can't resist. If you love it too, try a Jasmine Cocktail that also fuses Campari with citrus, or stick to the classic Campari and Soda.

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    • A blood orange Negroni is a delicious, special (and pretty!) way to make a classic cocktail even better!
    • Ingredients you'll need
    • How to make a blood orange Negroni
    • Tips for making a blood orange Negroni
    • When to serve a blood orange Negroni
    • Try these Negroni variations
    • Recipe

    A blood orange Negroni is a delicious, special (and pretty!) way to make a classic cocktail even better!

    • Blood oranges are available from about December to May. Take advantage of their fleeting season to make this beautiful drink.
    • It's a classic Negroni—you're just adding blood orange juice.
    • Such a beautiful color, it will brighten things up during the winter months.
    Bottles of Campari, vermouth, and gin, with sliced blood oranges, a juicer, a jigger, and cocktail glasses filled with ice.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Gin: I like Hendricks. Choose one with nice floral notes.
    • Sweet vermouth: Dolin and Noilly Prat are my favorites.
    • Campari: There is no substitute for Campari in a Negroni! It's a unique, bitter liqueur.
    • Blood orange juice
    • Blood orange slices: For the garnish

    How to make a blood orange Negroni

    Step 1: Squeeze the fresh blood orange juice

    Squeeze the juice from the oranges and set aside. Cut some round slices from whole oranges to use for the garnish.

    Step 2: Mix and chill

    In a cocktail shaker or small pitcher, pour gin, vermouth, Campari, and blood orange juice over ice and stir until chilled.

    Step 3: Strain and garnish

    Strain into rocks glasses over ice and garnish with a slice of blood orange.

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    Tips for making a blood orange Negroni

    • Blood oranges are generally pretty small. So I suggest that you'll need two oranges per cocktail, but this could vary slightly depending on the size of the oranges you find.
    • Blood orange Negronis make a great batch cocktail for parties! Your guests will be thrilled by the beautiful color and balanced flavor. It's something just a little different that makes it a bit more special.
    • I have kept all parts equal in this recipe, but you could play around with the ratios—more juice, less alcohol, etc., whatever suits your taste.

    When to serve a blood orange Negroni

    • Unlike navel oranges, blood oranges are not available year-round. Serve a blood orange Negroni in winter and early spring when you can find them in stores.
    • Their beautiful color makes them a perfect drink for Valentine's Day!
    • The orange juice addition makes this a wonderful cocktail to serve at brunch in place of mimosas.

    Try these Negroni variations

    Try the traditional Negroni or another variation!

    • A Negroni is a classic for a reason. Three simple ingredients in equal parts that taste great together.
    • Try a Mezcal Negroni! Swap the gin for mezcal for a smoky flavor.
    • The Rosita Cocktail uses reposado tequila as a base, and adds white vermouth as well as sweet.

    Recipe

    Two blood orange negronis.

    Blood Orange Negroni

    This easy Blood Orange Negroni recipe takes a classic cocktail and adds a fun twist: the beautiful juice from blood oranges!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: blood orange negroni
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 58kcal

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz Campari
    • 1 oz gin
    • 1 oz sweet vermouth
    • 1 oz blood orange juice from two blood oranges, see notes below
    • blood orange slices for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Squeeze the juice from the oranges and set aside. Cut some round slices from whole oranges to use for the garnish.
    • In a cocktail shaker or small pitcher, pour gin, vermouth, Campari, and blood orange juice over ice and stir until chilled.
    • Strain into rocks glasses over ice and garnish with a slice of blood orange.

    Notes

    • Blood oranges are generally pretty small. So I suggest that you'll need two oranges per cocktail, but this could vary slightly depending on the size of the oranges you find.
    • I have kept all parts equal in this recipe, but you could play around with the ratios—more juice, less alcohol, etc., whatever suits your taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Donna

      May 20, 2022 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      Love it!!

      Reply
    2. Linda

      May 20, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      So simple, but so good!

      Reply

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