Every spring as blood oranges arrive I can’t contain myself. Everything from the color to their short season, make them one of my favorite ingredients to work with. When juiced, they provide drinks with a stunning pink color and are impressive. This cocktail is an updated take on an old fashioned with the sweetness of blood orange and a nuance of rosemary. Perfect for any spring gathering.
Keep reading for the full cocktail recipe after the jump!
Blood Orange Rosemary Old Fashioned
single serving
Ingredients:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3 dashes of angostura bitters
- Juice of one blood orange
- blood orange wedge
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C water
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 sphere ice cube (I use these)
Directions:
In a small saucepan combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Add two sprigs of rosemary and steep for 10 minutes. Place to the side. Juice orange. In a small glass, place ice cube. Add juice, bourbon, and bitters. Add 2 T of rosemary simple syrup. Stir and add blood orange wedge and sprig of rosemary for garnish. Cheers!
Let steep with the heat ON or OFF