Orange Blossom
Gin and fresh orange juice, lightly sweetened. A Prohibition favourite.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 15% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 45 ml Orange juice
- 7.5 ml Sugar syrup
- Orange wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 45 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Orange Blossom
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Orange Blossom FAQ
What's in an Orange Blossom?
45 ml gin, 45 ml orange juice, 7.5 ml sugar syrup, garnished with orange wheel.
How strong is an Orange Blossom?
About 15% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir an Orange Blossom?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Orange Blossom in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
