Blood Orange French 75
PUBLISHED ON: 02.17.2011
Since February is the month of love, the colors and ingredients in this cocktail are perfect for a romantic evening.
This is an updated classic Champagne-gin cocktail that includes blood orange pulp and a dash of bitters.
This elegant drink can also serve a crowd since the base mixture can easily be made one day ahead.
Blood Orange French 75
Serves 12
Recipe from Bon Appetit
Ingredients:
3 blood oranges (about 1 pound)
1-1/2 cups gin
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon angostura bitters
2- 750-ml chilled Champagne
Directions:
Cut 1 orange in half through stem. Cut each orange half crosswise into 6 slices; reserve for garnish.
Using small knife, cut the 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.
Pour scant 2 tablespoons gin mixture into each of 12 glasses; fill with Champagne and garnish with orange.
Enjoy!
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen
You said it – updated and elegant. Fabulous photo too.Sam
sangeeta
Beautiful colours !!!
Ana Powell
I am looking for this type of drinks, they are awesome for a dinner party.Lovely suggestion and I have bookmarked, thanks ♥
Tanna
I think this one looks perfect for a Porch Party brunch! Let my fav, Mimosa, sit this one out. Thank you, Velva. Have an enjoyable day!
Joanne
I love the blood oranges in this. Definitely makes it a luxury drink.
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook
Looks delicious! I love blood orange! Thanks, Velva, for another to add to the try list!
Anonymous
Such a beautiful color, a terrific cocktail with blood orange!
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
I'm in love with this cocktail! I'm intrigued by the combo of gin and champagne – sounds amazing. This will be a treat for the long weekend!
The JR
A good choice for the month of colors!
~Lavender Dreamer~
That makes my mouth water! We ate Blood orange sorbetto this week and it was divine! Enjoy your day! ♥
TKW
Oh, that looks so tempting!
ann low
Beautiful click as usual and I'll definitely want to make this cocktail when blood oranges is available here.
Susi's Kochen und Backen
Love this drink, especially with the blood orange! I will definitely have to give this one a try :o)
Rita
I love blodd oranges; there is something special about them; this has to be a perfect drink.Rita
Michelle
I think I could really go for this if I snuck some bourbon in there in place of the gin. Yummers!
She's Cookin'
I saved one of my blood oranges just for this! And, this would be the perfect aperitif for the passion dinner recipes I'm doing 🙂
Anonymous
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,…What a divine drink!!
Marguerite
Great cocktail and photo! Love the ingredients and the colors.
That Girl
I think citrus is such a great complement to champagne
Unknown
looks gorgeous–blood orange is a perfect addition!
Heather
I love good French 75. This looks delightful.
Katerina
Summer, sea and this drink. Mmm, I just want summer to come desperately!
RamblingTart
The color in this is so rich and gorgeous! 🙂 How celebratory and cheering. 🙂
tasteofbeirut
Very stylish drink! Love that vibrant color.
Unknown
oh yeah! I love French 75 cocktail. Cheers!
Unknown
Love it, how refreshing and delish
Minhas Receitas Dia a Dia
Adorei, muito refrescante. Abraços.
Kathleen
I'll be right over! 😉
Michelle
Looking so good right now!
teresa
just gorgeous, as are all of your cocktails!
Chef Fresco
Love it! I'll have to give it a try!
Claudia
Stunning and so sunny for February. Love finding a new use for a blood orange.
Sarah
This sounds delicious! No blood oranges in my small town but I can think of a substitute. Also I make my own rhubarb bitters that I love.
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
What a great cocktail to serve as the \”house\” drink for a February get together! Pass the glass please!
Unknown
Beautiful drink, I could see where this would have been perfect for Valentine's Day!!!*kisses* HH
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy
I'll be needing one of these tonight! Thanks!
Victoria
Gorgeous cocktail! I love blood orange anything 🙂
Hungry Dog
A cocktail in my favorite color, how could I resist?
Eliana
Gorgeous! I can see myself growing addicted to this beauty of a cocktail.
Miss Meat and Potatoes
I love you and your cocktails. What a gem Velva!!
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina
I think I'm going to making a few of these next weekend, for sure Velva. I'm in love with blood oranges right now and just baked a cake today with them. What a flavor and color!
Chris
Gorgeous! I could have used this as the blood orange component of the 4 ingredient challenge I did this month (posting later today).
Sommer
Love your drink posts! I always seem to read them when I could use a few. I have blood oranges, but no gin. Must remedy that stat!!
Hanna @ Swedish Meatball
Oh now, blood oranges… and gin… and Champagne… I can see myself drinking a great deal of these if the weather could only get a wee bit warmer over here… Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog! Hanna x