This super easy blood orange gin gimlet cocktail recipe is a delicious spin on a classic 1920's gin gimlet! The blood orange is a fresh edition on this crisp cocktail.
If you didn't know, my husband does most of the cocktail and dessert recipes on my blog.
I had a leftover blood orange on the counter, and he was eyeing it all week. Once Friday night came around and I hadn't used it for any projects, he turned it into this delicious spin on a classic gin gimlet cocktail.
About the Gin Gimlet
The Gin Gimlet is a classic 1920's cocktail. It's usually made with gin, but can be made with vodka as well. Let's learn some more about this delicious cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
A gimlet contains gin, lime juice, and sweetener. You may use simple syrup or a sugar substitute for sweetening this cocktail.
You may use a variety of gins for a gimlet cocktail.
A traditional martini contains gin, but it also has vermouth, lemon, and olives. A gin gimlet also contains gin, but it differs by adding lime juice and sweetener.
About the Easy Blood Orange Gin Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
My favorite part about this easy blood orange gin gimlet cocktail is really just how simple this recipe is.
There's only four ingredients:
- Gin
- Blood Orange Juice
- Sweetener
- Grenadine
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 30 seconds. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with a dehydrated orange slice, then serve!
Recipe Variations
Here are some additional variations of the recipe:
- Vodka - You can make this recipe with vodka instead of gin!
- Other Fruit Flavors - Make this recipe lemon, lime, or regular orange flavored by using the fruit juice of your choice in the recipe.
Cocktail Garnish Ideas
Level up your gin gimlet cocktail with these beautiful cocktail garnishes!
- Dehydrated Orange Slice
- Dehydrated Lemon Slice
- Orange Twist
- Lemon Twist
Kitchen Equipment
I recommend using Watershed Distillery Guild Gin. It's one of our favorites and it's been highly awarded. If you can get some in your area, definitely pick some up!
For the sweetener, we use a low calorie agave sweetener, but you could use regular agave or simple syrup.
Once you have all of your ingredients, you add to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake away, and you're good to go!
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I recommend garnishing with a dehydrated orange slice. If you want to learn how to make your own dehydrated citrus slices, check out this step by step guide here!
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Easy Blood Orange Gin Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz blood orange juice
- 0.5 oz sweetener
- 0.25 oz grenadine
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 30 seconds. Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with a dehydrated orange slice.
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Angela says
Thanks for the great recipe. I love gin and had blood oranges on the counter. I love how a great cocktail comes together!
Tasting With Tina says
So happy you enjoyed!! Cheers!
Raquel says
Delicious spring cocktail!
Tasting With Tina says
So glad you liked it!
Kim Guzman says
This looks so delicious and refreshing! I love the mixture of orange juice and grenadine.
Tasting With Tina says
Thank you so much!
Amanda Marie says
So good. I recently discovered blood oranges and am obessed with them Love this drink
Tasting With Tina says
So happy you enjoyed! Cheers!
Ksenia prints says
So easy and beautiful!
Tasting With Tina says
Thank you!
Emily Tesmer says
I love any excuse to use my fancy cocktail glasses and this was the best excuse!! So easy and delicious! I recommend on buy several oranges because you are going to want to drink a ton of these!
Tasting With Tina says
Yesss I totally agree 🙂 Using the fancy cocktail glasses makes this drink taste even better!
Virginia Rumford says
Excellent cocktail! Love the blood orange color and flavor!