Blood Orange Vodka Collins

How to Make Blood Orange Vodka Collins

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   Step 1: Combine spirits and citrus

   Pour the vodka, fresh blood orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker or large mixing glass. Stir briefly to combine the ingredients so the citrus and syrup are evenly distributed.

   For this step

   • 8 fl ozVodka (80 proof)
   • 6 fl ozFresh blood orange juice
   • 3 fl ozFresh lemon juice
   • 2 fl ozSimple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
   
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   Step 2: Chill by shaking

   Add a generous scoop of ice to the shaker, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold. If using a mixing glass, stir with ice until well chilled and slightly diluted, about 15–20 seconds.

   For this step

   • 2 cupsIce (cubed)
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   Step 3: Build the Collins

   Fill four Collins or highball glasses halfway with fresh ice. Strain the chilled mixture evenly into the glasses, then top each cocktail with about 2 fl oz (50–60 ml) club soda to add effervescence. Give each drink a gentle stir to integrate the soda.

   For this step

   • 8 fl ozClub soda
   
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   Step 4: Garnish and serve

   Garnish each glass with a blood orange slice and a mint sprig, if using. Serve immediately with a straw or stirring spoon so guests can adjust carbonation and sweetness to taste.

   For this step

   • 4 slicesBlood orange slices (for garnish)
   • 4 sprigsFresh mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)
   

1. Pour the vodka, fresh blood orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker or large mixing glass. Stir briefly to combine the ingredients so the citrus and syrup are evenly distributed.
2. Add a generous scoop of ice to the shaker, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold. If using a mixing glass, stir with ice until well chilled and slightly diluted, about 15–20 seconds.
3. Fill four Collins or highball glasses halfway with fresh ice. Strain the chilled mixture evenly into the glasses, then top each cocktail with about 2 fl oz (50–60 ml) club soda to add effervescence. Give each drink a gentle stir to integrate the soda.
4. Garnish each glass with a blood orange slice and a mint sprig, if using. Serve immediately with a straw or stirring spoon so guests can adjust carbonation and sweetness to taste.