6 Refreshing Blood Orange Fruit Juice Cocktails for Summer

Vibrant flavors and refreshing drinks become the preference for the summertime. Whatever your moment calls for, ranging from poolside relaxation to backyard parties and evening rest time, you can enhance it with citrusy and tangy cocktails. Blood orange fruit juice creates an excellent combination of savory flavors, which is a key element for producing delightful summer drinks.

Here are six blood orange-infused refreshing drinks awaiting you for summer enjoyment.

1. Blood Orange Margarita

This version of a classic margarita brings a bright, zingy flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 2 oz blood orange juice
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • Salt for the rim
  • Ice

Instructions:

  • Rim the glass in salt.
  • Mix tequila, triple sec, blood orange juice, and lime juice in a shaker.
  • Shake, then strain into an ice-filled glass.
  • Garnish with a slice of blood orange.

2. Sicilian Sunset Spritz

A nice, refreshing, bubbly cocktail that features the strong flavor of blood oranges.

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz blood red orange juice
  • 2 oz Aperol
  • 3 oz prosecco
  • Orange slices for garnish

Instructions:

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Pour in blood orange juice and Aperol.
  • Top with prosecco and gently stir.
  • Garnish with an orange slice.

3. Blood Orange Mojito

A citrusy twist to the classic minty mojito.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 2 oz blood orange juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • Mint leaves
  • Soda water
  • Ice

Instructions:

  • Muddle mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in a glass.
  • Add ice, rum, and blood orange juice.
  • Stir, then top with soda water.
  • Garnish with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint.

4. Blood Orange Gin Fizz

A light and refreshing gin cocktail with a frothy top.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 2 oz blood orange juice
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Club soda

Instructions:

  • Shake all ingredients (except club soda) vigorously without ice.
  • Add ice and shake again.
  • Strain into a glass and top with club soda.
  • Garnish with an orange twist.

5. Sicilian Sangria

An easy and fruity sangria that will surely be a hit for friends and family. This sangria has bold citrus notes that make it delightful.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of red wine
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup blood orange concentrate
  • 1 cup club soda
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Sliced oranges, lemons, and berries
  • Ice

Instructions:

  • Stir the wine, brandy, blood orange concentrate, and honey in a pitcher.
  • Add the fruit slices and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Before serving, add the ice and soda water.
  • Stir very well and pour into glasses.

6. Blood Orange Whiskey Sour

A strong, flavorful drink for people who love whiskey.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz blood orange juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Ice

Instructions:

  • Shake all the ingredients with ice.
  • Strain into a glass with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a cherry and an orange peel.

Conclusion

These blood orange juice cocktails are refreshing and a perfect summer celebration. A fun, refreshing spritz, sour, tangy margarita, or fruity sangria are your options to celebrate blood oranges; whatever you choose will showcase the goodness of blood oranges! Using 100% fresh Sicilian-grown blood orange fruit juice by Mongibello Juice will guarantee a pure, ultra-fresh fruit juice packed with antioxidants and bold, vibrant flavors.

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