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Traditionally, a gimlet is a cocktail made from gin or vodka and sweetened lime juice. But a traditional gimlet isn’t very well suited for the holidays. That’s why I love this Sparkling Blood Orange Gimlet.

It is as simple to make as a traditional gimlet but has a fruity and refreshing flavor profile that seems just a bit more festive. And the red-orange color combined with a garnish of rosemary looks like a party in a glass.

Enjoy a Sparkling Blood Orange Gimlet

When blood oranges are in season, I just can’t get enough. This drink is perfect for enjoying them with fresh-squeezed juice. But if you can’t find it, you may also enjoy using the bottled juice year round.

This post was sponsored by Caorunn Gin. They provided a bottle of their gin for me to try. However, all opinions are my own.

Another thing I love about the Sparkling Blood Orange Gimlet, however, is that despite the festive holiday appearance, this cocktail is all about the tropical flavors.

Blood orange and lime combine wonderfully with high-quality Caorunn Gin we used, for a beverage that tastes like sunshine in a glass.

It’s a great alternative for revelers who get weary of everything tasting of pumpkin spice and cranberry.

It’s the perfect drink for when blood oranges are in season

Making a gimlet when blood oranges are in season is absolutely divine. It’s a great drink to enjoy in the winter when they are in season.

However, you can find Blood Orange Juice bottled as well if you want to enjoy it outside of their season.  

The tropical fruit flavors also make the Sparkling Blood Orange Gimlet perfect for many other special occasions throughout the year. Serve some for Christmas and New Year’s parties, Mother’s Day brunch or whip some up to go with a special Valentine’s Day meal.

The Sparkling Blood Orange Gimlet is so tasty, it makes every occasion extra special!

Thank you to our friends at Caorunn Gin for sharing their recipe and photography with us.

Ingredients to make a Blood Orange Gimlet

2 oz. Gin, we used Caorunn 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 3/4 oz. simple syrup ½ oz. blood orange juice

1 oz. Champagne, we used Palmer & Co Brut Réserve NV, chilled

Note: We love making this drink with blood orange juice. When blood oranges aren’t in season, there are a couple of great options.

First, Martinelli’s makes a yummy sparkling blood orange juice that we really like.

Secondly, you may substitute the blood orange juice for another favorite orange juice. We particularly enjoy making this drink with the juice from cara cara oranges too.

How to Make a Blood Orange Gimlet

Adding delicious citrus flavor to a gimlet is easy with our recipe.

Pre-Steps:

If you are using fresh blood orange juice for the recipe, you will want to squeeze your juice before making the drink.

Make the Drink:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Add the gin, lime juice, simple syrup and blood orange juice to the cocktail shaker and close the shaker.

Shake until well mixed.

Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a glass over ice.

Top with champagne.

Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and enjoy!

We like to serve this drink in either martini glass, a champagne coupe, or a highball as shown.

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French Rose Champagne Punch

Blood Orange Punch

Blood Orange and Bourbon Cocktail

Blueberry Lemon Gin Rickey

Pomegranate Lemonade

Starry Nights Sparkler

Sparkling Hibiscus Superiore

Chocolate Covered Raspberry Martini

Elderflower Grapefruit Sparkler

Sunset Mimosas

Prosecco with Sweetened Cranberries

Cranberry Mimosas

Sparkling Apple Martini with Prosecco

Electric Mimosa

Holiday Tea Punch

Electric Long Island Iced Tea

Peach and Thyme Gin and Tonic

recipe-sparkling-blood-orange-gimlet-cocktail-3981844 Enjoy a delicious Sparkling Blood Orange Gimlet. They are especially delicious to enjoy while blood oranges are in season.

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Caorunn Gin Our Sparkling Blood Orange Gimlet cocktail recipe is a twist on the classic drink. Our recipe is made with gin and champagne and with the addition of some yummy blood orange juice, it’s absolutely divine. Garnished with a sprig of rosemary, so yummy. And it’s easy to learn how to make it too!

  • 2 oz. Gin we used Caorunn
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz. simple syrup
  • ½ oz. blood orange juice
  • 1 oz. Champagne we used Palmer & Co Brut Réserve NV, chilled
  • Add ice plus all ingredients except champagne to a cocktail shaker.
  • Using a strainer, pour over ice into a martini glass.
  • Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change with your choice of ingredients.