Recipe information
Yield
Servings
Ingredients
3
blood oranges (about 1 pound)
1
1/2 cups gin
2
tablespoons sugar
1
/2 teaspoon angostura bitters
2
750-ml bottles chilled Champagne
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut 1 orange in half through stem. Cut each orange half crosswise into 6 slices; reserve for garnish. Using small knife, cut peel and white pith from remaining 2 oranges; chop oranges. Transfer chopped oranges with juices to bowl; mash with potato masher or wooden spoon. Stir in gin, sugar, and bitters. Strain into 2-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to release liquid. Chill 4 hours.
Step 2
Pour scant 2 tablespoons gin mixture into each of 12 glasses; fill with Champagne and garnish with orange.
Step 3
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