Mocktails are often associated with outdoor events, social gatherings, and summer, but there are also tons of fun non-alcoholic mixed drinks perfect for colder weather. You can enjoy this bright blood orange mocktail all year long but it is perfect for when citrus season is at its peak.
What Is a Mocktail?
Mocktails are non-alcoholic drinks with vibrant eye-catching colors and unique flavors that are so easy to make. These drinks are suitable for those who avoid alcohol for any reason. With simple ingredients on hand and a few minutes to spare, you can make a bubbly fancy drink that will be loved by everyone at the dinner table.
Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail Ingredients
- Blood orange juice: Blood orange juice adds a vibrant twist to the mocktail. The unique flavor and color of blood oranges can elevate your drink and infuse it with natural sweetness.
- Sparkling water: Plain or citrus-flavored sparkling water is the best option for this mocktail.
- Ice cubes: Add a handful of ice cubes to each glass of mocktail. You can also make mint ice cubes in advance to add a touch of flavor and freshness.
- Sweetener: Simple syrup is a classic choice to sweeten various cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. It’s made by dissolving equal parts of sugar and water. Agave or honey can be used to sweeten the drink too.
- Fresh mint: Add a sprig of fresh mint on top of the drink for the finishing touch. It adds a nice touch of color and freshness.
How to Make Blood Orange Mocktail?
- Begin by squeezing the juice from the blood oranges. If you don’t like pulp in your drink, strain the orange juice through a fine mesh sieve before using it.
- Pour blood orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to thoroughly mix them.
- Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
- garnish with blood orange slices and fresh mint sprigs.
- Want to make this mocktail for a crowd? Simply adjust the quantities of the ingredients for the number of drinks you want to make. Mix the blood orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher. keep cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Add sparkling water just before serving. Mix well and pour into glasses filled with ice.
Expert Tips
- Garnishing your drink can add a nice touch and pop of color to the drink.
- For extra minty flavor, muddle a few mint leaves in the cocktail shaker. The combination of mint and blood orange juice creates a unique and refreshing flavor.
- You can always adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
Variations and Flavorings
- Adding a splash of ginger simple syrup adds warmth and a spicy aftertaste to the mocktail.
- A splash of vanilla extract adds a subtle sweetness, complexity, and warmth to the flavor or mocktail.
- Instead of sparkling water, you can use lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. In this case, you don’t need to add sweetener.
FAQs
What Is a Blood Orange?
Blood oranges are a type of orange that typically ripen during the winter months, from December to April. They are known for their deep crimson or red-colored flesh. They are deliciously juicy and sweeter than regular oranges.
What Does Non-alcoholic Blood Orange Mocktail Taste Like?
Blood orange mocktail is refreshing, and citrusy, with a sweet and tangy taste that is unique to blood oranges.
What Is Simple Syrup?
Simple syrup is a commonly used sweetener in various cocktails, mocktails, and cold drinks. It’s made by simmering equal parts of sugar and water.
Can You Make Blood Orange Mocktail Ahead of Time?
Yes! Mix the blood orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher. keep cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Add sparkling water just before serving. Mix well and pour into glasses filled with ice.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- Fresh mint leaves
- Slices of blood orange (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
Step 1
Begin by squeezing the juice from the blood oranges. If you don’t like pulp in your drink, strain the orange juice through a fine mesh sieve before using it.
Step 2
Pour blood orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to thoroughly mix them.
Step 3
Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
Step 4
garnish with blood orange slices and fresh mint sprigs.
Step 5
Want to make this mocktail for a crowd? Simply adjust the quantities of the ingredients for the number of drinks you want to make. Mix the blood orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher. keep cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Add sparkling water just before serving. Mix well and pour into glasses filled with ice.
