Bourbon and Blood Orange Blast

Name: Bourbon and Blood Orange Blast
Yield: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces bourbon; ½ cup blood orange juice; 8 fresh mint leaves, plus sprig for mint; 1 orange wedge; Turbinado sugar for garnish

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Introduce a nontraditional cocktail recipe to a summertime party with this bourbon-infused drink. Fresh mint adds a fragrant note, while turbinado sugar adds festive sparkle.

Recipe by Real Simple December 2007

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Credit: Francesco Lagnese

Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1 ½ ounces bourbon
½ cup blood orange juice
8 fresh mint leaves, plus sprig for mint
1 orange wedge
Turbinado sugar for garnish

Directions

Step 1
In a shaker, mix together the bourbon, blood orange juice, and mint leaves. Serve over ice in a low glass and garnish with a sprig of mint. Rub the rim of the glass with the orange wedge, then dip the edge in a dish of turbinado sugar (also called sugar in the raw).

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