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Blood Orange French 75

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This riff on the classic French 75 uses blood orange juice for an extra citrusy, holiday-ready cocktail.

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

  1. 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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