Blood Orange-Vanilla Martini

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Blood Orange-Vanilla Martinis are the boozy recipe you need after a long day of work or to relax with during the weekend. Consider multiply this recipe by four and serving these zesty and sweet martinis at your next soiree or dinner party. Set up a bar or side table with fresh glasses, ice, and a pitcher of these beautiful drinks and let your guests serve themselves.

Ingredients

• VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP:
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, scraped
• BLOOD ORANGE-VANILLA MARTINI:
• 4-ounces blood orange juice
• 2-ounces vodka
• 1 strip blood orange zest

Preparation

Step 1

VANILLA SIMPLE SYRUP:
Combine the sugar, vanilla bean, and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar melts. Remove from the heat and let cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

BLOOD ORANGE-VANILLA MARTINI:
In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the blood orange juice, vodka, and 2 ounces of the simple syrup. Shake, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the orange zest.

Recipe courtesy of Dinner at Tiffani's