A soft hint of vanilla rounds out the bright and bold blood orange flavor in this simple sparkling blood orange cocktail with vodka.
Why vanilla you say? The flavor of the vanilla syrup helps to soften the slight bitterness from the citrus notes of freshly squeezed blood orange juice in this easy vodka cocktail. It also adds an extra layer of soft enjoyable flavor to the whole cocktail while keeping things bright and balanced. You can even use the vanilla bean syrup in coffee drinks like this easy iced coffee recipe with vanilla and cinnamon. It is quite versatile and delicious…
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Generous splashes of dry sparkling prosecco make this citrus drink a very vibrant and refreshing blood orange vodka cocktail for enjoying throughout the summer. You can also enjoy it through the winter when blood orange season is at its peak.
Serve This Blood Orange Vodka Cocktail in Fall and Through the Holidays
Although the citrus season will take place in the winter (from December to April or May), I personally would enjoy serving this refreshing vanilla blood orange vodka cocktail in the fall and throughout the holidays as a Thanksgiving cocktail or Christmas cocktail.
The deep dark ruby hues of the blood orange flesh and its gorgeous pinkish red juice remind me of the bold spiced colors of autumn. Truly a gorgeous color! You’ll see how I make blood oranges work nicely in this spiced blood orange fall tequila cocktail! It’s a perfect cocktail for those of you interested in a blood orange margarita with apple cider. A true fall favorite…
What gives this delicious blood orange cocktail such a special little twist is that hint of vanilla. A little homemade vanilla simple syrup seals the deal and ties everything together… The tart flavor from the bold citrus, hints of fresh lemon, and chilly prosecco mingle nicely with simple sweetness from a little fresh vanilla bean syrup. It makes for an easy vodka cocktail with simple flavors that you could serve and enjoy year-round.
Serve This Easy Prosecco Blood Orange Cocktail with Vodka as a Brunch Drink
Additionally, you might find that a bright and colorful sparkling blood orange cocktail recipe like this can also be served up as an easy brunch drink. Prosecco citrus cocktails like this make easy drinking brunch cocktails for any time of year.
Serve this easy blood orange prosecco drink as a Mother’s Day brunch cocktail or even a spring Easter brunch cocktail. The vibrant colors of the fresh juice from blood oranges really does make for a striking and beautiful cocktail! Serve in champagne flutes with slices of fresh citrus and strawberries on the rim of the glass to make for a fun brunch look.
If you see a bag of fresh blood oranges at your local grocery store, grab it! You don’t know when they’ll come back in and you can enjoy this delicious citrus fruit in everything from drinks to salads!
Look For Fresh Blood Oranges or Fresh Blood Orange Juice
Alternatively, if you can’t get your hands on a bag of fresh blood oranges, try looking for freshly squeezed store-bought juice. Aside from actual fresh fruit, it’s the next best thing! Your local grocery store may carry smaller bottles of fresh blood orange juice in the produce section.
I served this simple sparkling citrus cocktail in a wine glass, but you could easily strain the fruit juice cocktail and serve as a blood orange martini topped off with sparkling wine. Serve in stylish martini glasses, if desired.
It is quite the versatile cocktail bursting with lots of sunny citrus flavor. Feel free to enjoy this easy blood orange vodka cocktail in the summer, spring, or fall. The flavors are simple, crisp, and perfect for any occasion! Fresh blood orange juice really does make for tasty, vibrant, and delicious cocktails.
What You’ll Need To Make a Sparkling Blood Orange Cocktail with Vodka
- Homemade vanilla bean simple syrup (recipe follows)
- Fresh Lemon
- Your favorite good vodka
- Fresh blood orange juice
- Chilled sparkling prosecco wine or brute (dry) champagne
Make a Sparkling Prosecco Blood Orange Cocktail with Vodka
Add fresh lemon along with your favorite good quality vodka to your cocktail shaker. Next, splash in a little of the homemade vanilla bean syrup.
Add Fresh Blood Orange Juice To Your Cocktail
Lastly, splash in freshly squeezed blood orange juice. Cover the shaker and shake thoroughly until all ingredients are chilled and combined. Using a strainer, strain the cocktail mixture into a cocktail glass.
Top The Citrus Cocktail with Chilled Prosecco Wine
Top off the blood orange cocktail with chilled sparkling prosecco. Serve chilled. If serving on hotter days, strain over fresh large ice cubes first then top off with prosecco.
Garnish with Fresh Blood Orange and serve cold
Finish by garnishing with a slice of blood orange, if desired. I cut up lots of beautiful fruit into smaller triangles and skewered them as a fun garnish.
Enjoy this delicious fresh blood orange cocktail with vodka anytime you crave a bright and beautiful drink that bursts with colorful and refreshing citrus flavor!
Sparkling Prosecco Vanilla Blood Orange Cocktail with Vodka
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ oz Vanilla Bean Syrup - recipe follows
- ½ oz Lemon Juice - fresh squeezed
- 1 oz Vodka - your favorite good quality vodka
- 1 oz Blood Orange Juice - fresh squeezed
- 1½ oz Prosecco - or champagne – dry or brut / already chilled for topping off
Instructions
- Add fresh lemon along with your favorite good quality vodka to your cocktail shaker. Next, splash in a little of the homemade vanilla bean syrup (recipe follows below).
- Now splash in freshly squeezed blood orange juice. Cover the shaker and shake thoroughly until all ingredients are chilled and combined. Using a strainer, strain the cocktail mixture into a cocktail glass.
- Top off the blood orange cocktail with chilled sparkling prosecco. Serve cold. If serving on hotter days, strain over fresh large ice cubes first then top off with prosecco.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh slices of the blood orange citrus fruit.
Notes
Nutrition
Best Vanilla Syrup For Coffee or Cocktails
Ingredients
- 1 cup Filtered Water
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 1 whole Vanilla Bean Pod - (or 1 tbsp vanilla extract if vanilla bean is not available) fresh vanilla pod highly recommended
Instructions
- Using a paring knife, gently cut the vanilla bean down the center to revealing the seeds inside. Gently press the vanilla pod open with the top of the knife and drop into a sauce pan.Â
- Pour water and sugar into the sauce pan with the vanilla bean over medium heat. Stir ingredients together as the sugar melts into the water. Bring to a boil.Â
- Once mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to low. Simmer on low an additional 8 minutes allowing the flavor of the vanilla bean to deepen and concentrate the flavor of the syrup.
- Strain and let cool. Once cooled, pour into an airtight container. Consume within 7 to 10 days. Â
