Nothing beats a delicious, homemade Old Fashioned classic cocktail – especially one made with the unique and flavorful blood orange. This step-by-step guide will show you how to create a perfectly balanced, delicious blood orange Old Fashioned.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Perfect Blood Orange Old Fashioned

Get ready to mix up the perfect blend of sweet and sour, as you combine simple ingredients like sugar, whiskey, and of course, blood orange juice. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll be able to craft a cocktail that’s both delicious and unique – the perfect way to impress your friends or just unwind for the day. So, let’s get started on making the perfect cocktail – a Blood Orange Old Fashion.

Gather the Ingredients for your Blood Orange Old Fashion

The first step to making a perfect Blood Orange Bourbon Old Fashioned is to gather the ingredients. You’ll need a blood orange, orange bitters, simple syrup, blood orange syrup, whiskey, and a big ice cube.

Ingredient Notes

Blood Oranges – A classic Old Fashioned gets a unique twist with the addition of sweet blood orange juice and a hint of tartness from orange bitters. Blood oranges are the ideal citrus fruit to use for this cocktail because of their unique flavor profile.

Angostura Bitters – Orange bitters (we like using Angostura Bitters) are an essential ingredient in any Old Fashioned. They are an aromatic combination of orange peel, herbs, spices, and seeds. Orange bitters add a unique citrus flavor to the cocktail.

Sugar Cubes – Are used to create a simple syrup that is used to sweeten this blood orange bourbon old fashioned.

Blood Orange Simple Syrup – Blood Orange Syrup is used to give your cocktail a bit of extra flavor.

Whiskey – This Old Fashion Cocktail is traditionally made with bourbon whiskey, but any whiskey will work well in this cocktail.

Substitutions

You can substitute the blood orange for regular oranges (usually the Navel Orange variety) or our favorites are Cara Cara Oranges as your garnish as long as you use the blood orange syrup in this drink. Blood oranges are a seasonal fruit that typically grows on citrus trees and are harvested between February and March.

What Equipment do I need to make a Blood Orange Bourbon Old Fashioned?

You need just a few pieces of equipment to make this bourbon cocktail:

Glass
Bar Spoon
Muller

Tools You’ll Need

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How to make a Blood Orange Old Fashion

Step 1: Grab your cocktail glass

Grab your cocktail glass and place the sugar cube in the bottom.

Step 2: Add your bitters to the glass to make the perfect base

Shake the bitters over the sugar cube so it soaks it up.

Step 3: Use the muller

Use your muller to completely crush the sugar cube.

Step 4: Add in your ice

Toss some ice in your glass and pour your bourbon and blood orange syrup over the ice.

Step 5: Stir

Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 6: Garnish with your orange twist or orange slice

Rub your blood orange peel around the rim of the glass, then drop it in your drink. Enjoy!

Enjoy your perfect Blood Orange Old Fashioned Cocktail

Blood oranges are one of the most popular varieties of oranges, and for good reason. The sweet, juicy fruit has a delicate flavor that blends well with other citrus ingredients like lemon and lime. If you love the flavor of blood oranges, then you’re sure to love this twist on a traditional old fashioned cocktail! The best part? This drink also happens to be super easy to make, so there’s no reason not to try it out.

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