Blood Orange Cocktails

There's nothing like freshly squeezed juice in cocktails.  You don't need to be a mixologist to enjoy this low calorie, sugar free drink.  We are usually the tequila or vodka soda type of girls, but this drink was amazing and we got some vitamin C too! 

Ingredients

  • Blood Oranges
  • Lemons 
  • Basil
  • Vodka 
  • Perrier or soda water

Directions

  • Slice a few pieces of blood orange and lemon and place them in each glass
  • Juice the blood oranges using a hand held press or an electronic juicer (see photos)
  • Strain the blood orange juice to get any pulp out
  • Fill each cup about a third full with juice
  • Add an ounce or two of vodka to each glass (one or two shots)
  • Top it off with perrier and stir 
  • Add basil for garnish