Blood-Orange Martinis

By draingal

Simple Syrup recipe

Ingredient: 1 and 1/2 cups sugar

Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Let cool completely. Syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup citrus-flavored vodka
• 1/4 cup fresh blood-orange juice (about 1 orange)
• 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup (recipe follows)

Preparation

Step 1

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, orange juice, and syrup; shake well. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses.