Blood Orange, Gin & Prosecco Cocktail

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With its deep red color, freshly squeezed blood orange juice adds a beautiful hue to this festive cocktail. Mix in some gin and prosecco and you have yourself a simple but fancy three-ingredient sipper. Before you juice your orange, save a nice slice of it for garnish. Garnish with a thyme sprig and enjoy!

Blood Orange, Gin & Prosecco Cocktail
Photo: Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1

Nutrition Notes

Is Gin Good for You?

While too much alcohol can have dire health consequences, if you're going to occasionally imbibe, gin may be a healthier choice than some others. It's infused with juniper berries, which are loaded with antioxidants that are good for your skin and might add years to your life by improving blood flow (even Julia Child was known for saying that gin was one of the secrets to longevity!). Compared to other alcohols, gin is low in calories and carbs, making it a better alcohol choice for people with diabetes—just be careful about what you mix the gin with, as many mixers are high in sugar. Since this recipe uses fresh-squeezed juice instead of a mixer, it is low in carbs and is a perfect toast for your celebration.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

I Don't Have Prosecco. Can I Use a Different Type of Sparkling Wine?

Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that is made with prosecco grapes, also called Glera, a white variety of grapes. It has a crisp and fruity flavor and is light- to medium-bodied. If you don't have prosecco, you can use any type of sparkling wine, such as Champagne from France or cava from Spain.

Can I Make This Cocktail Ahead?

No, we recommend making it right before serving in order to keep it bubbly and effervescent. And make sure to chill your bottle of prosecco beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Other Juices Can Be Mixed with Gin and Prosecco?

This cocktail would work well with freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Jan Valdez

Ingredients

  • Ice

  • 1 blood orange, juiced

  • 1 ½ ounces gin

  • ¼ cup prosecco

  • Orange slice and/or thyme sprig for garnish

Directions

  1. Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add blood orange juice and gin; cover and shake until frosty. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass. Top with prosecco and garnish with orange slice and thyme sprig, if desired.

Equipment

Cocktail shaker

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 cocktail
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Sodium 8mg 0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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