This refreshing winter spritzer is an easy-to-make beverage that offers the full flavor of blood orange with a refreshing hint of vanilla and honey–perfect for Dry January or a simple night in!
Prep: 5 Min. Cook: 0 Min. Total: 5 Min. Servings: 2
Blood Orange Tonic Water Ingredients:
- 8 oz. freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz. lime-flavored sparkling water
- Blood orange slices (optional garnish)
Instructions to make Blood Orange Tonic Water:
- Pour the blood orange juice into a cocktail shaker or a mason jar with a lid. Add the honey and vanilla extract into the shaker then shake well. Add ice to cool and shake again.
- Pour liquid into two ice-filled glasses evenly. Top juice with the lime-flavored sparkling water and a slice of blood orange for garnish. Enjoy it right away, salute!
Notes
Blood orange juice stains, so be mindful of the surfaces you decide to use! Non-porous surfaces such as glass or stainless steel work best.
Resources:
Moore, Marisa. 2019. “Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail.” Marisa Moore Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. https://marisamoore.com/blood-orange-mocktail