Blood Orange Bourbon Punch Cocktail
A bold and vibrant cocktail that blends the richness of bourbon with the tangy sweetness of blood orange, finished with orange bitters and a smooth citrus balance.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Strainer
- Rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz blood orange juice fresh if possible
- 1 oz orange juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur optional
- orange or blood orange slices for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour in the bourbon, blood orange juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur.
- Add two dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Shake for about 15 seconds until cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a slice of blood orange or regular orange.
Notes
Use mid-range bourbon for best balance. Adjust syrup based on orange sweetness. Add soda water for a lighter drink or use large ice cubes to reduce dilution.