Howdy, friends! I hope this post finds you well and warm. It sure has been chilly here in South Alabama! That means we have been spending a lot of time indoors and I have been doing a lot of baking, cooking, knitting, and sewing. I promise I will show you more of the fruits of that labor, but first I think you need to quench your thirst with one of these tasty and in-season cocktails (and wouldn’t it be perfect for a Valentine’s dinner in?).
My husband and I recently returned from a much-needed week in the Caribbean and I have spent all week longing for that warmth and sunshine! Luckily, this drink helps to quench that desire just a little bit.
If you aren’t familiar with blood oranges, don’t feel bad. I didn’t know they existed until about 2 winters ago. They are similar to a regular orange in taste and outward appearance, but the fun part is that the flesh and juice varies from pink to red, hence the “blood” descriptor. Funny thought, in medicine we have a tendency to name things (even gross ones) after food. For example, a flat brown birthmark is called a cafe-au-lait spot. In the case of blood oranges, we have a food item named after a part of the body…
I hope everyone enjoys their Valentine’s Day!
Blood Orange Martini
Serves 2
4 ounces good-quality vodka (I used this one made from sweet potatoes)
1 ounce orange liqueur (I used a blood orange liqueur, Solerno)
5 ounces blood orange juice (from 2-3 oranges)
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Blood orange twists for garnish
Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to combine. Strain into two chilled martini glasses and garnish with orange twists. Enjoy!
Inspired by The Hungry Mouse.
Susie Homemaker, MD 
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