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    Home » Cocktails » Blood Orange Cocktail with Gin and Sorbet Recipe

    Published: Jan 27, 2021 · Updated: Feb 11, 2021 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Blood Orange Cocktail with Gin and Sorbet Recipe

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    With sorbet and tonic, this Blood Orange Cocktail with gin is refreshing and delicious. It’s a boozy float perfect to serve any time of year.

    Close up of a cocktail with sorbet and a rosemary sprig

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    This gin sorbet cocktail was originally posted on April 1, 2014. It’s been updated to include better instructions for making at home.

    A super refreshing Blood Orange Cocktail

    Oh yeah. This cocktail is the perfect combination of a gin and tonic and blood orange sorbet float!

    They are perfect for spring, would fit perfectly in at Easter Brunch, but work just as well in the evening as a before-dinner drink.

    Yes, I said before dinner. Sorbet is acceptable any time of day, don’t you know.

    Even though I’m not a fan of tonic, I love this drink. The blood orange sorbet adds such a nice sweetness and was a nice compliment. The herbal notes of the gin created a perfect pairing.

    What goes well with blood orange?

    As blood orange is a citrus, you can pair it with anything that you would typically pair with other citrus such as spices like cinnamon. It also goes really well with tequila, vodka and just about any other liquor.

    What does blood orange taste like

    Blood orange is similar to oranges but with less bold flavor. It also leans a little towards grapefruit. I would say it’s refreshing in cocktails but the real selling point is the cool color it gives.

    Ingredients to make a boozy float with blood orange sorbet

    How to make Blood Orange Gin and Tonic Float

    Just a few ingredients and a few minutes is all you need to make this gin float.

    Scroll down to the end of the post for a printable recipe card with full measurements and more detailed instructions.

    Ingredients

    • your favorite gin
    • tonic
    • blood orange sorbet
    • Meyer lemon, juiced
    • fresh rosemary
    • Club Soda, to top off the drink, if desired

    Gin has flavors of herbs and juniper and I think it goes best with the rest of the flavors in this drink. But you could use vodka if you wanted.

    I used Jack Rudy tonic syrup, but you can use any other brand. I like the branding and wanted to try this out but it is harder to find. It’s more like a syrup that you pair with club soda for the fizz.

    If you use regular tonic, you can probably skip the club soda noted above. Just give it a taste and make that determination.

    Blood orange sorbet can be hard to find also, so if you want to substitute you could use any other citrus or even a berry flavor would be tasty.

    I always favor Meyer lemons if they are around as they smell RIDICULOUSLY good and are a bit of a sweeter flavor than a traditional lemon. But a regular old lemon would be fine.

    While I just used the rosemary as a garnish, you can muddle it if you want to infuse the drink with even more flavor.

    The addition of the fizz from club soda makes it extra refreshing in my opinion and makes it a bit more like an ice cream float.

    A cocktail cup holding blood orange sorbet next to a bottle of tonic.

    Directions

    Grab a small cocktail glass and add a scoop of your blood orange sorbet.

    meyer lemons are everything to me.

    Add the fresh squeezed juice of half a Meyer lemon.

    For real. When you smell this, you will never go back to regular lemons again.

    A cocktail cup on a table with a boozy float on it

    Add your gin, tonic and if using a tonic syrup the club soda.

    As I mentioned before, you can use regular tonic and you may not need additional club soda.

    Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

    Top of a cocktail cup with a gin and tonic with blood orange sorbet and a rosemary garnish.

    This drink is just so pretty, right? And I love how you get that amazing whiff of fresh rosemary as you bring the drink to your lips.

    These ingredients make this cocktail great for serving at Easter brunch, Mother’s Day, bridal showers and any girl’s night in!

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    Close up of a boozy cocktail with a rosemary sprig

    Gin Float with Blood Orange Sorbet

    This Blood Orange Cocktail with gin is super refreshing thanks to a scoop of sorbet! Part gin and tonic and part boozy float, this easy drink is great for spring and beyond.
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 271kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • 1 – 1 ½ oz Gin
    • ¾ oz Jack Rudy tonic which is a syrup and must be used along with club soda
    • 1 scoop blood orange sorbet
    • .75 ounces Meyer lemon juice (juice from one half a lemon)
    • sprig fresh rosemary
    • Club Soda to top off drink

    Instructions

    • To a cocktail glass, add one scoop of your favorite sorbet.
    • Add gin and tonic syrup.
    • Top off with soda water.
    • Take rosemary sprig in your hand give it a clap to release some oils.
    • Add rosemary sprig to glass and use it to stir.
    • Continue to stir as the sorbet melts to add more herb flavor.

    Notes

    The Jack Rudy Tonic is a syrup that is used alongside club soda. You can substitute regular tonic. If you use a regular tonic, it is a personal preference if you want to add more fizz with extra club soda or just leave it out.
    You can use regular lemon if you can’t find Meyer lemons.
    Can’t find blood orange sorbet? You can use another citrus flavor or even raspberry or another fruity flavor.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Lokness @ The Missing Lokness says

      June 03, 2014 at 11:22 am

      This float looks and sounds absolutely amazing! The pictures are stunning too. My husband and I love St. George gin! I am going to make this! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        June 04, 2014 at 2:54 pm

        Thanks for your comments! Your site is gorgeous and your food sounds super yummy!

        Reply
    2. Summer says

      April 01, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Have you tried the kina tonic? It’s my particular favorite. I think it can even be purchased on amazon.

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        April 01, 2014 at 4:19 pm

        No I haven’t but I will look for it! Thank you!

        Reply
        • Summer says

          April 02, 2014 at 10:57 am

          It has an orange taste to it so I have a feeling you will like it.

          Reply
    3. Malia says

      April 01, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      I’m a little obsessed with blood oranges right now and THIS is right up my alley! Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        April 01, 2014 at 4:19 pm

        I hope you like it!!

        Reply
    4. Melissa says

      April 01, 2014 at 10:00 am

      This looks and sounds amazing!

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