Sunshine Citrus Delight

This Orange Blossom Cocktail is a refreshing and zesty drink perfect for a sunny day. It combines fresh Seville orange juice, Cointreau, vodka, and a hint of infused simple syrup for a delightful burst of citrus flavors. The cocktail is served chilled and garnished with a twist of orange peel, adding a touch of elegance to this vibrant drink.

Sunshine Citrus Delight

A refreshing and zesty Orange Blossom Cocktail with fresh Seville orange juice, Cointreau, vodka, and a hint of infused simple syrup. Perfect for a sunny day, garnished with a twist of orange peel.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Seville orange juice (from 1 orange)
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz good quality vodka
  • 1/2 oz infused simple syrup
  • Infused Simple Syrup:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Zest from 1/2 Seville orange

Instructions

  1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from half of the Seville orange, ensuring to remove any white pith.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and the orange peel. Simmer over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
  3. Take the mixture off the heat and allow the orange peel to infuse the syrup for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the orange peel and transfer the syrup to a small bottle or jar, then refrigerate.
  5. Juice the Seville orange and set aside.
  6. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the orange juice, Cointreau, vodka, and infused simple syrup. Stir until thoroughly combined and cold.
  7. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass and garnish with additional orange peel if desired.