Blood Orange Vodka Sour Recipe ~ Barley & Sage (2024)

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This blood orange vodka sour is light, a little tangy, and super smooth thanks to the egg whites! It's the perfect co*cktail for date night or Sunday brunch!

Citrus season is in full swing and I couldn't be happier (specifically, blood orange season)! Blood oranges just have the most beautiful, vibrant color that makes them perfect for co*cktails and desserts (like these blood orange madeleines)!

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What is a Vodka Sour?

A sour co*cktail typically contains some type of liquor + citrus juice + a sweetener. They're super simple and delicious!

  • Liquor - Sours can be made with just about any spirit; whiskey, vodka, gin, etc. My favorite is vodka!
  • Citrus Juice (aka the “sour”) - Traditionally you'll see lemon or lime juice, but I love using blood orange juice instead!
  • Sweetener- Simple syrup is the most common sweetener you'll see. I love making my own blood orange simple syrup with the leftover orange peels!
  • Egg white- This is optional, but what gives a sour co*cktails that rich, creamy foam on top!

Ingredient Notes

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  • Blood Oranges- The beautiful blood oranges are the star of this co*cktail! However, any type of oranges (or other citrus like lemon or grapefruit) would work just as well.
  • Simple Syrup- You can add as little or as much simple syrup as you like but it's totally optional if you prefer a more sour co*cktail!
  • Vodka- I usedKetel One Botanicals Peach & Orange Blossomvodka because it's my favorite and pairs beautifully with the blood oranges! But any regular or citrus vodka would be delicious! You could also use your favorite gin, pisco, or whiskey!
  • Egg Whites- You might be a skeptical about adding egg whites to your co*cktail, and I get it. But it adds the most luxurious, frothy texture and really brings all the flavors together! If you're worried about consuming raw egg white, I recommend buying a carton of pasteurized egg whites at your local grocery store!
  • Orange Bitters - I like to add a dash or two of orange bitters to add a bit of complexity and enhance the flavor of the blood oranges, but you can leave them out if you prefer!
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How to Make Simple Syrup

I always make my own simple syrup for co*cktails because it's so easy and paying for it seems silly to me! You can also add in different herbs or fruit for a delightfully flavored simple syrup.

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • leftover blood orange peels (optional)
  1. Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. If desired, add in the orange peel as well.
  2. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Let cool completely to room temperature, then strain into a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid.
  4. Store in the fridge for up to a month!
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co*cktail Serving Tips

For this simple co*cktail you just need a co*cktail shaker!

I also garnished these blood orange vodka sours with a slice of dehydrated blood orange simply because they float on top of the foam much better than a regular orange slice. I have a whole post about how to make dried oranges here!

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More co*cktail Recipes

  • Boozy Strawberry Lemonade
  • Cara Cara Orange Margarita
  • Strawberry Frosé (Frozen Rosé)
  • Blood Orange Thyme Moscow Mule

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Blood Orange Vodka Sour

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This blood orange vodka sour is light, a little tangy, and super smooth thanks to the egg whites! It's the perfect co*cktail for date night or Sunday brunch!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 co*cktail

Author: Kyleigh Sage

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces blood orange juice, about 1 blood orange
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce simple syrup, adjust to taste
  • 2 ounces pasteurized egg whites, about 1 large egg white
  • 2 shakes orange bitters
  • 1 slice dehydrated blood oranges

Instructions

  • Combine blood orange juice, vodka, simple syrup, and egg white in a co*cktail shaker and fill halfway with ice.

  • Secure lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds or until foamy.

  • Strain into a coupe glass and top with 1-2 shakes of orange bitters and a dehydrated blood orange slice.

Notes

This co*cktail is made with raw egg whites. Consuming raw or under cooked eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain health conditions. If you have concerns about using raw egg whites, you can buy a carton of pasteurized egg whites at your local grocery store that are generally safe to consume! Consume at your own risk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Cuisine | American

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    I was hesitant to add eggs to a co*cktail.......but it turned out great!

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Blood Orange Vodka Sour Recipe ~ Barley & Sage (2024)

FAQs

What is the name for a co*cktail made from vodka and orange juice? ›

A screwdriver is a simple and popular alcoholic highball drink made with orange juice and vodka. In the UK, it is referred to as a "vodka and orange".

What is blood orange vodka? ›

Charbay Blood Orange Vodka is the original pure Blood Orange Vodka, made with 100% whole fruit blended with their Clear Vodka. This craft vodka is made once a year from organically grown Blood Oranges, and they shred everything, zest and all.

What is vodka citrus? ›

Smirnoff Citrus is made with vodka infused with natural citrus flavor and is perfect for any co*cktail.

Why is it called a Harvey Wallbanger? ›

There's a widely circulated story that this 1970s drink—made with vodka, orange juice, and Galliano— was made created by bartender Donato "Duke" Antone at his Los Angeles bar, the Blackwatch, for a surfer named Tom Harvey. Harvey supposedly got so drunk he started running into the walls, hence the drink's name.

What is the Anita Bryant co*cktail? ›

Gay bars all over North America stopped serving screwdrivers and replaced them with the "Anita Bryant co*cktail", which was made with vodka and apple juice.

What is blood orange sour mix? ›

Premium Juice Blood Orange Sour Mixer

Its sweet flavor, tinged with hints of berry, and exotic crimson-colored flesh blend perfectly in our blood orange mixer. We've combined it with single-pressed California lemon juice and Mexican lime juice for an unexpected and exotic twist on sour mix.

What is Cointreau blood orange? ›

Cointreau Blood Orange is a twist on the original Cointreau providing further complexity and balance between sweet, bitter and blood orange peels resulting in both a tangy and rich Liqueur Read more.

Can you use regular vodka instead of citrus vodka? ›

Absolut Citron was the original brand used in the Cosmopolitan, I often use Stoli Citrus, but every vodka brand makes a citrus flavor and I'm sure any one of them is just fine. That all being said, traditional vodka works great in a Cosmo too. Maybe use a lemon peel instead of an orange for garnish.

Why do people mix vodka with orange juice? ›

It's the perfect brunch co*cktail, just like our classic mimosa, to sip for all occasions. Packed with bright and citrusy flavor, oranges are the perfect fruit to add to vodka. Best known as a companion to vodka, orange juice tastes great with vodka and is a wonderful co*cktail to serve for breakfast or brunch.

Why do you put lime in vodka? ›

vodka especially triple distilled has a very bland flavor. so adding lime or fruit juice co*cktail makes it a bit more interesting.

Which of these is a co*cktail consisting of orange juice and vodka? ›

This simple mixture of vodka and orange juice reportedly gets its name from the original tool used to stir the drink — a screwdriver. You'll get equally good results using a spoon. This screwdriver is an easy but refreshing co*cktail recipe made by combining orange juice and vodka over ice.

Why is vodka and OJ called a screwdriver? ›

The Screwdriver was first crafted in the late 1940s where American oil workers in the Persian Gulf secretly dosed their orange juice with vodka for an extra kick. Without any spoons available, it was mixed with a screwdriver attached to their work clothes, thus giving the co*cktail its name.

Why is it called a Presbyterian co*cktail? ›

If you are a fan of Scotch, pouring that style of whisky into a Presbyterian is a more traditional way to serve the drink. This also tends to explain the drink's name because the Presbyterian Church was founded in Scotland. For Scotch, stick with a good blended whisky.

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