“Blood Orange Soda Spritzer”

Have you ever had blood orange juice? If not it’s a treat. Blood oranges have such a short season usually December through April, so the opportunity to have fresh juice for drinks is hard to come by. That’s when you find the next best thing. You can find blood orange carbonated beverages at grocery stores and specialty shops. I use Whole Foods brand of Blood Orange Italian Soda to make my Blood Orange Soda Spritzer. Blood orange juice is red in color while inside flesh is red to dark purple unlike Navel oranges. All oranges are orange on the outside but later in the season blood oranges skin will appear more red and purple. The taste is noticeably different and I love the color. Their excellent in salads, too. Anyway, combine blood orange soda with Absolut Mandrin Vodka, and ginger beer. Blood Orange Soda Spritzer is kinda sweet but not too sweet; more tart and refreshing. Stir yourself up one for a before dinner pick me up and read more about blood oranges.

Blood Orange Soda Spritzer

Blood Orange Soda Spritzer

50 ml (3-4 T.) Absolut Mandrin Flavored Vodka

Whole Foods Brand Blood Orange Soda or other brand

Ginger Beer

Blood Orange slices, for garnish when in season (optional)

Place ice cubes in a tall glass or goblet. Pour Vodka over ice; fill glass to 3/4 full with blood orange soda. Fill glass with ginger beer. Add garnish, if desired.

Note: Create a virgin cocktail by omitting Vodka.