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Bold, Cozy, and Perfectly Spiced

by home cook romina valdivia | @itsrominoms

Craft a Spiced Blood Orange Old Fashioned — a warming twist on the classic cocktail with citrusy depth and a hint of seasonal spice.

ingredients

  • 2 blood oranges, juiced (reserve zest ribbon for garnish)
  • ½ a cup of sugar
  • 1.5 oz of bourbon
  • 4 tsp loose chai tea or 4 tea bags
  • 2 cups of water

steps

  1. Make the blood orange syrup by adding the blood orange juice and ½ a cup of sugar to a sauce pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for approx. 15 minutes. 
  2. Strain and put aside to cool. 
  3. Steep 4 tsp chai tea with 2 cups of water. Set aside to cool. 
  4. In a rocks glass, add ice, syrup, tea, and bourbon. 
  5. Stir, garnish with a blood orange zest ribbon and enjoy — the perfect moment to rest your drink on our Demi Chill Side Table.