1 serving
Blood Orange Cocktail ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London dry gin | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 2 parts |
Red bitter aperitif | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
Dry Vermouth | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1 part |
Blood orange juice | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 2 parts |
Amaretto (optional) | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 0.3 parts |
Garnish: Orange twist
Method
How to make Blood Orange Cocktail
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe and cut one compact orange twist with as little white pith as possible.
- 02
Measure the gin, red bitter aperitif, dry vermouth, fresh blood orange juice, and optional amaretto into a shaker.
- 03
Fill with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold and lightly aerated.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no ice chips or orange pulp pass through.
- 05
Express the orange oils over the surface and secure the narrow twist neatly at the rim.
- 06
Check the natural blood-orange color and clean the glass exterior before serving.
Tasting profile
What does Blood Orange Cocktail taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Blood Orange Cocktail questions
What is in a Blood Orange Cocktail?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, red bitter aperitif, dry vermouth, and blood orange juice, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Blood Orange Cocktail take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Blood Orange Cocktail prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Blood Orange Cocktail alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B030https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/246/blood-orange-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





