Indulge in the refreshing tang of citrus with our Citrus Martini recipe, featuring the bright flavors of Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, and lemon. Start by juicing these fruits to get their tasty essence. Then, shake up the juices with vodka and a bit of Cointreau, which adds a nice hint of orange flavor. Pour the mix into glasses and garnish with a twist of Cara Cara or blood orange peel for an extra citrusy kick. This cocktail is like a sunny day in a glass, perfect for sipping on warm evenings or whenever you’re in need of a refreshing pick-me-up. Cheers to the zesty goodness of citrus!
What you will need for this citrus martini:
- Lemon
- Orange (Cara Cara prefered)
- Blood orange
- Orange liqueur
- Vodka
Can I make these cocktails in advance in a pitcher?
Yes, a few hours before you can squeeze the juice fresh, and make a pitcher of these cocktails! You can also have juice ready and allow guest to add vodka or gin to their cocktails.
Can I take these cocktails to the beach or pool?
These are the perfect cocktails to make in a huge batch! You can put them into a cooler, into bags, or mason jars. Whatever works for your party!
Equipment
- Strainer
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 orange we prefer Cara Cara
- 1 slice blood orange slice this before you juice the orange
- Juice of 1 blood orange
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 2 ounce vodka
- Ice
Instructions
- Slice the blood orange in half. Then cut a slice of the blood orange for a garnish, set aside.1 slice blood orange
- Juice all the citrus. Strain the juice through a strainer into the cocktail shaker to get the seeds and any pulp out.Juice of 1 lemon, Juice of 1 blood orange, Juice of 1 orange
- Add the vodka or gin, and the orange liqueur. Add ice, and shake vigorously.1 ounce orange liqueur, 2 ounce vodka, Ice
- Strain cocktail into a cocktail glass, and garnish with blood orange slice.
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Try a few of our other fruity martinis!
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