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Blood Orange Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Blood Orange Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
A vibrant, citrus-forward twist on the classic Old Fashioned. This cocktail blends smooth bourbon with freshly squeezed blood orange juice and a hint of bitters. Bold in color, refreshing in taste — it’s the perfect sip for citrus lovers.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Rocks glass or whiskey glass
  • Muddler (optional)
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Ice cube tray (for large cube)
  • Strainer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice
  • ¼ oz simple syrup or maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • Ice cube preferably one large cube

Garnish:

  • Blood orange slice or wedge
  • Maraschino cherry optional

Instructions

  • Add the simple syrup (or maple syrup) and blood orange juice to the rocks glass.
  • Add the Angostura and orange bitters.
  • Drop in a large ice cube.
  • Pour the bourbon over the ice.
  • Stir gently with a bar spoon until well chilled and combined.
  • Garnish with a slice of blood orange and optionally a maraschino cherry.
  • Sip and enjoy the bold citrus twist on a classic!