Blood Orange Vodka Sour Recipe ~ Barley & Sage (2024)

FAQs

What is the name for a co*cktail made from vodka and orange juice? ›

A screwdriver is a simple and popular alcoholic highball drink made with orange juice and vodka. In the UK, it is referred to as a "vodka and orange".

This rich citrus flavour works perfectly in spritz co*cktails or simple and refreshing vodka soda serves. Also available as a miniature. Perfect Serve – Mix with Prosecco and top with San Pellegrino for a simple Med Spritz co*cktail which will transport you to the Italian islands.

Tasting Notes:

This vodka has a hit of Mediterranean summer orange on the nose, with flavours of candied orange marmalade, infused with subtle earthy undertones of liquorice root and the warming spice of cassia bark. Finished with herbaceous piney juniper notes, complemented by summer citrus.

According to mixology mythology, this classic was named after a surfer in the 1950s. After losing out on a surfing competition in California, the saddened surfer, Tom Harvey, swung by a bar he often frequented and ordered his favorite mixed drink: Orange juice and vodka laced with Galliano.

A Fuzzy Navel is made with two ingredients: orange juice and peach schnapps. You can use bottled orange juice, but freshly-squeezed orange juice is extra special and more flavorful.

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Its sweet flavor, tinged with hints of berry, and exotic crimson-colored flesh blend perfectly in our blood orange mixer. We've combined it with single-pressed California lemon juice and Mexican lime juice for an unexpected and exotic twist on sour mix.

Navel and blood oranges have slightly different tastes. Oranges are known for their zest and sweet flavor. Blood oranges are more on the bitter side with a complex, tart flavor and a hint of raspberry.

Blood orange pair well with all types of less acidic fruit. These kinds of fruits attenuate blood orange's tartness, therefore: apricots, figs, strawberries, lime, lemon, mango, apples, melon and peaches. A marriage with pineapple mitigates the sour and slightly sulphurous notes of this orange.

Either cucumber or vanilla vodkas are amazing here as well. Experiment with your own infusions; rosemary-strawberry vodka is a fun base for a screwdriver. Orange juice has a natural acidity that can be combated with a little sweetener. To keep the flavor profile untouched, add simple syrup.

Combine zesty orange juice with cool, crisp vodka for a delicious version of one of the best-known mixed drinks.

What is vodka OJ called? ›

The Screwdriver is a classic combination of vodka and orange juice that has been designated an International Bartender Association official co*cktail.

These oranges have a distinct flavor profile that combines sweet notes with hints of raspberry, creating a one-of-a-kind taste experience.

Higher-end vodka feels smoother in the mouth, and sweeter on the tongue. You wont get that burning after taste, providing a much more enjoyable consumption. Cheaper vodka can often seem quite watery; this comes from the interaction between the alcohol and water on a molecular level.

The Harvey Wallbanger is an easy, sweet co*cktail that almost tastes like an orange creamsicle thanks to the addition of the light vanilla flavor of Galliano liqueur. Check out the video to see Martin Cate of Smuggler's Cove in San Francisco give a history lesson on the Fern Bar era of co*cktails: the 1970s and '80s.

The screwdriver is nothing more than vodka and orange juice. There is no mystery to it or secret ingredients to worry about.

The Screwdriver is a classic combination of vodka and orange juice that has been designated an International Bartender Association official co*cktail.

If you are a fan of Scotch, pouring that style of whisky into a Presbyterian is a more traditional way to serve the drink. This also tends to explain the drink's name because the Presbyterian Church was founded in Scotland. For Scotch, stick with a good blended whisky.