Blood Orange French 75
A sophisticated cocktail that combines the bright citrus flavors of blood oranges with gin and champagne, finished with a touch of bitters for complexity. This elegant twist on the classic French 75 makes for a perfect celebratory drink.
12 servings
4 hr 5 min
Ingredients
- •3 whole blood oranges
- •1½ cups gin
- •2 tablespoons sugar
- •½ teaspoon angostura bitters
- •2 bottles champagne
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cut 1 orange in half through stem. Cut each orange half crosswise into 6 slices; reserve for garnish. Using small knife, cut peel and white pith from remaining 2 oranges; chop oranges. Transfer chopped oranges with juices to bowl; mash with potato masher or wooden spoon. Stir in gin, sugar, and bitters. Strain into 2-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to release liquid. Chill 4 hours.
240 min
- 2.
Pour scant 2 tablespoons gin mixture into each of 12 glasses; fill with Champagne and garnish with orange.
5 min
