Blood Orange Sour
Blood Orange Sour
ALCOHOL-FREE — The Blood Orange Sour is more than just a pretty drink. Its balanced combination of tart citrus, blood orange shrub, and a touch of sweetness makes it a perfect choice for your next party. This alcohol-free drink is actually modeled after the whiskey or amaretto sour.
Whether you’re looking for the best sour recipe, a variation like the amaretto sour, or a non-alcoholic alternative with a blood orange mocktail, this drink is kind of the best. It utilizes a blood orange shrub, which is 1 part blood orange juice and zest, 1 part sweetner, and 1 part apple cider vinegar. Don’t fret—the apple cider vinegar tartness doesn’t over power the drink. It does add a layer of complexity which elevates this drink to a more sophisticated level.
How to make Blood Orange shrub
A shrub is a flavorful and tangy syrup made by combining fruit, sugar, and vinegar. To make a shrub, use one part fruit, one part sweetener, and one part vinegar. A popular choice in vinegar is apple cider vinegar, but any choice in vinegar is fine. Stir well and store the shrub in a sealed container in the refrigerator for at least 4 days to allow the flavors to meld. If you can leave it for a week or two, that will allow the flavors to blend even more. Shrubs can be used to add a unique depth to cocktails or mocktails, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
Ingredients
1.5 oz Blood Orange shrub
1/2 oz melted honey
1/2 oz lemon juice
Poppi Lemon Lime soda
How to make Blood Orange Sour
Combine Blood Orange shrub, melted honey, and lemon juice together in a shaker.
Shake with ice and pour.
Top with Poppi Lemon Lime soda
You can always adjust the sweetness by adjusting the amount of honey.
The Blood Orange Sour is perfect for impressing guests or simply elevating your happy hour. This recipe offers a creative variation on the best whiskey sour recipe while catering to those who love a unique twist, like an amaretto sour or a blood orange mocktail.
