Blood Orange Sparkler Recipe
By
Nick Mautone
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Makes:
6 drinks
A slightly bitter cocktail with blood orange juice mixed with bubbly given to us by author and former Gramercy Tavern managing partner Nick Mautone..
INGREDIENTS
- 1 blood orange
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons sweet vermouth
- 1 bottle sparkling wine, chilled
INSTRUCTIONS
- Set blood orange on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, cut off and discard ends. Slice rind and white pith off fruit using a gentle downward sawing motion, cutting away as little flesh as possible. Discard rind.
- Slice fruit into 1/2-inch pieces. Divide pieces evenly among the wineglasses.
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar atop orange slices in each glass and muddle together to extract juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon vermouth to each glass and stir.
- Divide sparkling wine among the glasses, stir, and serve.
