Blood Orange Vanilla Martini
Happy Friday everyone!! How was your week? I had a hectic one at work with readiness for auditors so I am beyond thrilled that it is Friday. After the week we’ve had, I need a cocktail this evening to unwind and relax for a long weekend. This blood orange vanilla martini is going to be on my list for the evening for sure. It should be on yours too even if your week was not bad.
I love making cocktails at home as you can see from my cocktails index. It’s so easy and cheap 🙂 Once you build up a liquor cabinet with staples (vodka, rum, tequila etc) and know how to make simple syrup, you can fix yourself cocktail at any time of the day (preferably evenings!). It’s also easier to host friends at your place if you can provide more than wine. Here are a few of my favorite homemade cocktails for you to add to your arsenal.
- Blood Orange Moscow Mule
- Birthday Cake Martini
- Blackberry Lime Mojito
- Blood Orange Cocktail with Mezcal
I’ve been experimenting lately with cocktails and my newest obsession is extracts to my martinis and margaritas. I’ve done and loved the fresh herbs to cocktails (blackberry lavender cocktail) but extracts are the way to go now. Just a hint of vanilla, rosewater or orange blossom to a drink brings out the flavors of the liquor you use. This mango margaritas is especially special because of the hints of vanilla extract and orange blossom water.
I made this blood orange vanilla martini a few weeks ago when I had leftover blood oranges. It’s an easy way to use up extra fruits. This martini mixes vodka, triple sec with hints of pure Madagascar vanilla extract for a subtle silky flavor that really brings out the sweet citrus of blood oranges. It’s pure bliss and I think you will love it as much as I did.
Cheers up to Friday friends!!
Blood Orange Vanilla Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 1-ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces fresh blood orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Cocktail shaker filled with ice
- sugar, blood orange wedges for the martini glass rim
Instructions
- Use a quarter of blood orange to rub the rim of martini glass and immediately dip into sugar. Chill glasses.
- Combine all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake very well.
- Strain martini into the prepared chilled glass.
Notes
Note: You can strain your fresh blood orange juice to remove any visible pulp. I did not and it tasted just great.
The color of this is so pretty and it all came from those oranges. It’s so fun to play with the natural flavors and colors of fresh fruit.
I love playing with natural colors. So vibrant and good for you 🙂
Wow! This is so delicious! I used a vanilla infused vodka & some wonderful Madagascar vanilla bean paste (1/8 tsp would probably be fine). Unstrained juice adds a nice texture to this drink. I’ll try a citrus infused vodka next! Thanks for this great cocktail recipe!
Hi Deb! So glad to hear you tried the recipe. I will have to try it with vanilla infused vodka…sounds like a good idea 🙂
This looks both beautiful and tasty – and definitely needed after this week! Cheers, lovely, and hope you have a good weekend!
Thanks Kristin! Hope you have a good weekend too!