Blood Orange Spritz (Video)
Blood Orange Spritz
Bubbles, botanicals & sunshine in a glass.
Looking for a drink that feels like a summer holiday? Our Blood Orange Spritz is a vibrant, zesty, and oh-so-refreshing cocktail perfect for warm afternoons, rooftop gatherings, or any time you need a sparkling pick-me-up.
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| DIETARIES | SERVES | PREP TIME | COOK TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| GF | DF | VEG | V | 1 | 3 MINS | - |
INGREDIENTS
⅓ glass sparkling wine (Champagne or Prosecco)
⅓ glass blood orange juice + zest
⅓ glass soda water
15ml gin
Sugar syrup, to taste (1:1 sugar to water ratio)
To Serve (Optional)
Zest of orange
1 Tbsp caster sugar
Ice
METHOD
Rim the glass: On a small plate, mix orange zest and caster sugar. Wet the rim of your glass with water, then dip into the zest sugar to coat.
Build the drink: Fill the glass with ice. Pour in sparkling wine, blood orange juice, soda water, and gin.
Adjust sweetness: Stir gently and top with sugar syrup to taste.
What Makes It Special?
Naturally Gorgeous: That blush hue from blood orange juice? No filter needed.
Perfectly Balanced: A botanical splash of gin, crisp bubbles, and citrusy brightness.
Customisable Sweetness: Add sugar syrup to taste and make it your own.
Quick & Elegant: Just 3 minutes to cocktail hour glory.
No Fancy Gear: If you can stir, you can spritz.
Key Ingredients
Sparkling wine (Champagne or Prosecco)
Fresh blood orange juice & zest
Soda water
A splash of gin
Sugar syrup, to balance
Orange-zest sugar rim
Perfect For
Weekend brunches, summer parties, or to impress your guests with a cocktail that’s equal parts stunning and simple.
Cook’s Notes
Try freezing blood orange juice into ice cubes for an extra chill and colour pop. Want a no-alcohol version? Swap the gin and sparkling wine for more soda and a splash of orange kombucha.