Now let's talk Valentine's day for a wee bit - for some it is all about spending time with their sweethearts, others do not care about Vday the least bit, while others yet celebrate the day with their spouses plus kids. We belong to the last category - we have a special little day for the entire family so there has to be a special drink for everyone not just the parental units. So now let me present you with homemade Blood Orange Lemonade.
Okay, yes the pictures are less than impressive Ron already told me that but look at this…
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yes, that is the Blood Orange Simple Syrup that is the entire basis for this drink. So simple, yet the result is beautiful, deep red in color, plus absolutely delicious…
Blood Orange Simple Syrup
- 1-1/2 C fresh blood orange juice {juice of about 2-3 blood oranges}
- 1/2 blood orange, organic, zested
- 1-1/2 C sugar
- 1/8 Tsp almond extract
- Combine blood orange juice and sugar in a sauce pan. Constantly stirring bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add zest together with almond extract and mix under the syrup
- Let syrup cool down and transfer into a glass container. Close glass container tightly and store in refrigerator.
- 2 TB Blood Orange Simple Syrup
- crushed ice
- sparkling water
- 1 blood orange slice for garnish
- Pour Blood Orange Simple Syrup into tall skinny glass
- Add ice
- Top off with sparkling water - stir syrup up
- Garnish with blood orange slice
Enjoy!
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