Blood oranges - scary name, amazing fruit. Its crimson, blood coloured flesh comes from anthocyanins, a family of antioxidant pigments common to many flowers and fruit but uncommon in citrus fruits. In addition to the usual citrus flavour, they have a distinct, sweet flavour, with raspberry tones. Seriously, they are delicious. Imagine my joy when I found them at my local supermarket.
The weather here is very unpredictable. It could be sweltering one moment and pouring the next, but most of the time is uncomfortably hot and humid. Days like these, i would kill for a glass of cold water, tea, juice, anything! That feeling of the cold liquid rushing down your throat - indescribable.
Blood Orange Lemonade Yields: 1 pitcher |
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For the Simple Syrup: 225g (1 cup) sugar 250ml (1 cup) water For the Blood Orange Lemonade: 250ml (1 cup) fresh blood orange juice (about 6 - 7 oranges) 250ml (1 cup) fresh lemon juice (about 4 - 5 lemons) 650ml (2-1/2 cups) water or club soda 1 lemon, 1 orange and mint sprigs for garnish (optional) |
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| METHOD For the Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, heat the sugar and water for about 5 minutes until all the sugar is dissolved and of a syrup consistency. Set aside to cool. For the Blood Orange Lemonade: Combine the juices and water/ club soda in a pitcher. Slice the lemon and orange into wheels and place them in the pitcher. Add half of the simple syrup and increase to taste. Stir. Add ice cubes and pour into glasses to serve. Will keep fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. | |
| (Recipe by Bake & Bait) | |
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. So, when you have blood oranges, try these blood orange recipes!
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This looks delicious. Does the whole batch of simple syrup go into the lemonade?
ReplyDeleteAdd half of the simple syrup and increase to taste. I prefer mine a little tart so I only used a little more than half of the syrup. I've updated the recipe to reflect that, thank you!
DeleteWow! Your pictures look amazing. They definitely make me want to reach out into my screen to grab a glass of this awesome lemonade.
ReplyDeleteSo perfect for hot summer days!
Thank you Regina! This is really an awesome drink for hot days, you can make it with other fruits such as strawberries or watermelon as well!!
Deletemmm i've loved stuff with blood oranges for a while, but can never find them! are they just at a normal grocery store? this lemonade looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI got mine at a large grocery store, but you should be able to find them at your local farmer's markets. They are in season now, so i buy as many as I can when I see them! Hope you are able to find them, or else you can make lemonade with other fruit as well!
DeleteOhh this looks sooo good!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of blood orange lemonade, this looks so refreshing and delicious! Love the colour too!
ReplyDeleteThe colour is one of the reasons why I love blood oranges so much!
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