Blood Orange Spritz - This blood orange spritz is bright, fizzy, and refreshing with a crisp sparkle that makes it feel instantly celebratory. The flavor is a clean sweet-tart citrus punch with a gentle bitterness from blood orange that keeps the drink balanced, not sugary. The texture is all about bubbles and chill: icy cold, lightly juicy, and easy to sip. It’s a quick drink you can build in minutes, perfect for brunch spreads, snack boards, or an afternoon reset with something colorful in your glass.

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Blood Orange Spritz - A great spritz is less about complicated ingredients and more about balance: sweet, acid, bitterness, and dilution. Blood orange has a naturally deeper, slightly bitter edge compared to regular orange, which is why it tastes so vibrant in a spritz—especially when you keep the sweetness controlled. After testing, I found the easiest way to guarantee consistency is to use a simple syrup only when needed, because some blood oranges are sweet and some are quite sharp. The other key is dilution: building the drink over plenty of ice and adding sparkling water last keeps the bubbles lively and prevents a flat drink. I also like adding a small squeeze of lemon to lift the citrus and make the finish taste clean; it’s subtle, but it keeps the drink from tasting one-note. If you want more depth, a few drops of orange blossom water adds aroma without turning it perfumey, and a pinch of salt can make the citrus taste brighter. This shows how basic ingredients create something special: juice, ice, and sparkle become a polished beverage when you control sweetness and keep everything cold. The method is straightforward but delivers professional results, and it aligns with my focus on technique over complexity—taste, adjust, and build over ice to guarantee a spritz that stays crisp, fizzy, and balanced from the first sip to the last.

Dietary Notes

✓ Fast, Fizzy Drink
✓ Bright Citrus Balance
✓ Customizable Sweetness
✓ Brunch-Friendly Beverage

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Why You'll Love This

Crisp and Refreshing: Sparkling water and citrus create a clean, fizzy finish that never feels heavy.
Balanced Sweet-Tart Flavor: Simple syrup is optional so the drink stays bright, not sugary.
Colorful Presentation: Blood orange gives a naturally vibrant hue with minimal effort.
Quick & Easy Build: Mix in minutes with pantry staples and adjust to taste reliably.

Blood Orange Spritz

👩‍🍳 Author: Chef Nour

⏰ Prep Time: 5min

❄️ Cool Time: 0

🔥 Cook Time: 0min

🥨 Yield: 2

🍞 Method: Blending

🌾 Diet: Vegetarian

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restaurant Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) blood orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 tbsp lemon juice
1–2 tbsp simple syrup (optional)
2 cups (480 ml) sparkling water, very cold
as needed ice
4 slices blood orange slices (for garnish)
2–3 drops orange blossom water (optional)
6 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional)
tiny pinch pinch of fine salt (optional)

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blood orange juice, freshly squeezed Freshly squeezed juice tastes brighter and more balanced; blood orange’s gentle bitterness builds flavor and keeps the spritz from tasting overly sweet.
lemon juice A small squeeze lifts the citrus and keeps the finish clean; it adds acidity that makes certain the drink tastes crisp rather than flat.
simple syrup (optional) Add syrup only if needed; blood oranges vary in sweetness, so tasting first guarantees a balanced sweet-tart spritz without a sugary aftertaste.
sparkling water, very cold Use very cold sparkling water so bubbles stay lively; adding it last preserves fizz and keeps the drink refreshing from first sip to last.
ice Plenty of ice provides controlled dilution; it softens acidity gradually and keeps the spritz crisp, not watered down too fast.
blood orange slices (for garnish) Garnish with slices for aroma and color; the peel oils add a subtle citrus lift that makes the drink feel more polished.
orange blossom water (optional) Use only a few drops; it adds floral aroma that pairs with citrus, but too much can taste perfumey and overpower the clean flavor.
fresh mint leaves (optional) Mint adds a cool, refreshing note; clap the leaves lightly before adding to release aroma without bruising them into bitterness.
pinch of fine salt (optional) A tiny pinch can make citrus taste brighter and more vivid; it balances sweetness and helps the drink taste more layered.

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Step 1: Chill the sparkling water and glasses for 10 minutes if possible - cold temperature keeps carbonation strong and the spritz crisp.
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Step 2: Taste blood orange juice, then decide on 1–2 tbsp syrup if needed - adjusting sweetness first guarantees balanced sweet-tart flavor.
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Step 3: In a small pitcher, stir blood orange juice with lemon juice, optional syrup, and optional salt - pre-mixing creates a consistent base before adding bubbles.
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Step 4: Fill two glasses with plenty of ice - ice provides controlled dilution so the drink stays refreshing, not sharp.
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Step 5: Pour the citrus base over ice, filling each glass about halfway - this leaves room for sparkling water to keep the drink light.
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Step 6: Top slowly with cold sparkling water - adding bubbles last preserves fizz and prevents a flat spritz.
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Step 7: Add orange blossom water if using and give one gentle stir - minimal stirring keeps carbonation lively while distributing aroma.
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Step 8: Garnish with blood orange slices and mint, then serve immediately - garnish adds aroma and a fresh finish that makes the drink feel special.

Nutrition Facts

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Calories 70

Protein 1g

Carbs 17g

Fiber 0g

Sugar 14g

Fat 0g

Sodium 10mg

Potassium N/A

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Serving Suggestions

Serve the spritz immediately over plenty of ice so it stays crisp and bubbly. Garnish with a blood orange wheel and a twist of peel for aroma, and add a few fresh mint leaves if you want a cool, herbal note. Pair it with salty snacks, light pastries, or a fresh fruit plate—salt and citrus together make the flavor pop. For the best sparkle, pour the sparkling water last and give just one gentle stir so the bubbles stay lively.

How to Store?

This drink is best freshly made because bubbles fade over time. You can prep the juice and syrup ahead: store blood orange juice refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 2 days, and keep simple syrup refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. If batching for a group, mix juice, lemon, and syrup in a pitcher and chill thoroughly, then top each glass with sparkling water right before serving to keep it fizzy. Avoid freezing the mixed drink because thawing dulls the citrus and flattens carbonation; if you want an icy option, freeze some juice into cubes and use them as flavor-boosting ice instead.

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