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.
What’s in a gimlet cocktail?
A gimlet contains gin, lime juice, and sweetener. You may use simple syrup or a sugar substitute for sweetening this cocktail.
What’s the best gin for a gimlet?
You may use a variety of gins for a gimlet cocktail.
What’s the difference between a gimlet and a martini?
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
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
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz blood orange juice
- 0.5 oz sweetener
- 0.25 oz grenadine
Directions
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.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Blood Orange Gin Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
Serves: 1 cocktail
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231.9 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.06 g | 0.1% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.01 g | 0.1% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 0.0 mg | 0 | |
| Sodium 64.0 mg | 2.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.32 g | 6.8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.06 g | 0.2% | |
| Sugars 17.76 g | ||
| Protein 0.33 g | ||
| Vitamin A 0.31 % | Vitamin C 15.75 % | |
| Calcium 0.35 % | Iron 0.37 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Tasting With Tina
Thanks for the great recipe. I love gin and had blood oranges on the counter. I love how a great cocktail comes together!
So happy you enjoyed!! Cheers!
Delicious spring cocktail!
So glad you liked it!
This looks so delicious and refreshing! I love the mixture of orange juice and grenadine.
Thank you so much!
So good. I recently discovered blood oranges and am obessed with them Love this drink
So happy you enjoyed! Cheers!
So easy and beautiful!
Thank you!