Blood Orange Saketini
This Blood Orange Saketini combines fresh blood orange juice with smooth sake for an elegant cocktail that's perfect for date nights, Valentine's Day, or citrus season
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- ½ cup chilled dry sake
- 1½ cups chilled blood orange juice freshly squeezed or store-bought
- Ice cubes
Garnish
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 2 blood orange slices
- Orange zest optional
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Pour in the sake and blood orange juice.
- Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into two chilled martini, coupe, or cocktail glasses.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and a slice of blood orange.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Choose a Dry Sake
A dry sake (Junmai or Junmai Ginjo) balances the sweetness of the blood orange juice without overpowering it.
Make It Sparkling
Top each glass with a splash of sparkling water, club soda, or prosecco for a lighter, bubbly cocktail.
Mocktail Version
Skip the sake and replace it with sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine for an equally refreshing drink.
Make Ahead
Mix the sake and blood orange juice up to one day in advance. Refrigerate until ready to serve, then shake with ice just before pouring.
Optional Upgrade
Rim the glass with a mixture of Tajín and flaky sea salt before serving.