Blood Orange French 75

Blood Orange French 75
Blood Orange French 75
Blood orange pulp and a dash of bitters update the classic Champagne-gin cocktail. Make the base for the drink one day ahead if you like.
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  • Served Person: Serves 12
Bitters Champagne Fruit Juice Gin Alcoholic Cocktail Party New Year's Eve Cocktail Orange Winter Bon Appétit Drink
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon angostura bitters
  • Carbohydrate 9 g(3%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 0 g(1%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Sodium 7 mg(0%)
  • Calories 197

Preparation 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. Pour scant 2 tablespoons gin mixture into each of 12 glasses; fill with Champagne and garnish with orange.

Preparation 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. Pour scant 2 tablespoons gin mixture into each of 12 glasses; fill with Champagne and garnish with orange.