Blood Orange-Almond Sparkler

Moscato meets a from-scratch blood orange simple syrup in this sparkling wine cocktail.

Blood Orange-Almond Sparkler garnished with an orange peel in a glass next to another cocktail
Prep Time:
5 mins
Stand Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
5 mins
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • ice

  • 1 ounce Blood Orange Syrup (see Note)

  • 3/4 ounce bourbon

  • 1/4 ounce amaretto

  • 4 ounces club soda

  • 3 ounces chilled moscato d'Asti (sparkling white wine)

  • orange twist, for garnish

Directions

  1. Fill a wineglass half full with ice. Add Blood Orange Syrup, bourbon, and amaretto; stir. Top with club soda and moscato d’Asti. Garnish with orange twist.

    Blood Orange Syrup:

    Pulse 1/4 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp. blood orange zest in a food processor until sugar is moistened and zest is finely chopped. Heat sugar mixture and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup blood orange juice (from 2 small oranges) and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Transfer to a canning jar. Chill, covered, 1 hour (or up to 1 month). Makes 1 cup.



    From the Editor

    Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of Blood Orange Syrup. The actual amount of Blood Orange Syrup consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228 Calories
0g Fat
25g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 71mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.