Blood Orange Blueberry Whiskey Sour Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Blood Orange Blueberry Whiskey Sour that combines the tangy sweetness of fresh blood orange juice and blueberries with the smooth warmth of whiskey. Perfect for a lively gathering or a special cocktail treat, this drink is easy to make and bursting with fruity flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Juice and Fruit Mixture
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed blood orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Alcohol and Garnish
- 8 ounces whiskey
- 2 fresh blood orange wedges (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Simmer Blueberries and Orange Juice: In a small saucepan, combine the fresh squeezed blood orange juice and fresh blueberries. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for a few minutes until the blueberries are soft and the flavors meld together.
- Puree the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the warm mixture to a blender jar. Puree on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and exhibits a bright, vibrant color. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill four cocktail glasses evenly with ice cubes to chill the drinks and keep them cold.
- Shake the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, add ½ cup of the cooled orange-blueberry puree along with 4 ounces of whiskey and a good amount of ice cubes. Shake vigorously to combine and chill the ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the cocktail mixture over the prepared glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh blood orange wedge for an attractive and flavorful finish. Repeat the shaking and pouring process with the remaining orange-blueberry mixture and whiskey for the remaining glasses.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly squeezed blood orange juice and ripe blueberries.
- You can adjust the whiskey amount slightly according to taste preferences.
- Make sure the orange-blueberry puree is cooled before shaking with whiskey to prevent dilution from melting ice.
- This cocktail is best served immediately to enjoy its fresh and vibrant flavors.
- Substitute regular oranges if blood oranges are unavailable, though color and flavor will vary.
