Hi friends! I am finally coming back to these squa Hi friends! I am finally coming back to these squares after some much needed time away. After Christmas, I take time off to recover from the holidays, to embark on MANY home organization projects, and spend time with my kids before they head back to school. We are back to our empty nesting again, so I am settling back into our new normal. On Thursday, I will be sharing a new post with lots of ideas of how to transition your decor from Christmas to winter. This is a tiny sneak peek of some simple ways to decorate for winter. Watch out for some upcoming stories about some of my organization projects around here. Happy New Year!!
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Hi friends! I have been super busy getting things Hi friends! I have been super busy getting things organized around here and trying to be home with my kiddos before they head back to school. Our daughter leaves tomorrow and I am so sad. I wanted to pop on tonight to let you know that my annual post of My Favorite Christmas of 2020 is live on the blog! Come to www.homewithholliday.com to see the big post. I would suggest grabbing a glass of wine to enjoy all of the gorgeous inspirations and start to plan for your trees for next year!
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From our home to yours...Happy New Year!! I have s From our home to yours...Happy New Year!! I have so much hope for this new year, especially since it just has to be better than this past one. I don't know how I would have gotten through this year without the love, support, encouragement, and inspiration that I have received throughout this long, difficult year from you! I have so much gratitude in my heart for all of you! May your new year be merrier and brighter and filled with new joys and journeys! Cheers to 2021!!
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The tables are set (go figure!!), the ham and beef The tables are set (go figure!!), the ham and beef tenderloin are in the smoker, the sides are ready to go in the oven, my sauces are reducing, the desserts are ready to go, my homemade pumpkin spice whipped cream is cooling, our charcuterie boards are decked out, the bar is ready, and the Christmas tunes are playing! And, believe it or not...my kitchen is clean and is ready for our guests. While I rest my feet, I am sending you this post. From our kitchen to yours...Merry Christmas Eve!!
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Hi friends! My daughter and I just squeezed in 2 1 Hi friends! My daughter and I just squeezed in 2 1/2 days to come home to Dallas to see my parents for the first time in over a year (b/c of Covid). We head back to Denver tomorrow. It has been such a perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. After dinner, we are heading out to look at Christmas lights in Dallas...a long-time family tradition!
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In the meantime, I am popping on before our dinner tonight to share with you my most favorite dinner plates of the season! These evergreen-themed accent plates are from the new Holiday  Impressions Collection from @lenox. I will link them in my bio...they are on sale!! What person who is named "Holliday" and "Holly J" shouldn't have these plates...especially since two of them feature Holly leaves?!
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Hi friends! I have a lot of comments on my front p Hi friends! I have a lot of comments on my front porch pots for Christmas that I made with fresh evergreens from @otoolesgardencenters and my yard. I just put a tutorial in my stories so you can see how I made them step by step. We have snow on the ground with more coming this afternoon so it is really starting to feel like Christmas around here! Ho Ho Ho!! Holliday
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Entertain, Fall, Holidays, Party Recipes, Recipes · September 28, 2020

A “Chilling” Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe

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Since we are so close to Halloween, I thought I would work on coming up with a fun cocktail for the occasion. Today, I am sharing my new Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe that would be fun for you to make for Halloween or year-around.

Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail in a smoke beverage glass with black sanding sugar

This post is sponsored by Lenox but all of my opinions and comments are my own. You can see my disclosures here.

Since our kids are grown up, we love having our neighborhood kiddos stop by on Halloween night. Sometimes, we hand out a cocktail to our neighborhood friends that are coming by with their kids.

Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail on a tray decorated for Halloween

If not that, a neighbor down the street usually has a gathering after the trick-or-treating festivities in their front yard around a firepit. I thought I would come up with a signature cocktail that we could share with the group.

Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe

If you know me well, you know we are vodka efficienados! Tito’s is our go-to, so I decided I would create a vodka cocktail that has a Halloween theme. Blood orange…bingo!!

Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail on a black tray

So, I trotted myself off the liqueur store to try to find a blood orange liqueur that might do the trick (like TRICK or treat! Ha!!).

Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe for Halloween

This recipe is a combination of a martini and a spritzer…and was partly inspired by a Kir Royale…one of my favorite drinks.

If you have read some of my other cocktail recipes (I will list some below), you know that I enjoy creating cocktails in a beverage glass rather than a typical cocktail glass or wine glass. Today, is no exception.

Smoke Lenox Glassware for aBlood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe for Halloween

I am super excited about our new Lenox Valencia All-Purpose Beverage Glasses in Smoke. The smokey tint in the glasses is perfect for a cocktail like this! And, they have a matching decanter that is super elegant with the same subtle smoke color.

Steps for creating this “Chilling” Cocktail…

Step One: Prepare the beverage glasses by dipping the rims in water and then in the sanding sugar. I used black but you could use orange also.

Preparing the beverage glasses for a Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe
Sanding sugars for a Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe
Glasses with Sanding Sugar for a Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe

Step Two: Gather the ingredients to prepare the cocktails. Tito’s was an obvious choice for the vodka but any type of vodka will work. To top off the cocktail once you have mixed the liqueurs, you can choose between the flavored Blood Orange & Black Raspberry Pellegrino OR Champagne.

Ingredients for a Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients for a Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe

Step Three: Make the cocktail according to the recipe below. For the “spritzer” part of this recipe, you can use any kind of soda or sparkling water. However, I prefer champagne as it adds a bit more tanginess to the drink than the alternative.

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Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail on a black tray with pumpkins

A “Chilling” Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe

This refreshing cocktail is great for year-around entertaining but it is perfect for any Halloween celebration.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Vodka I prefer Tito's
  • 2 oz Blood Orange Liqueur I used Solerno
  • 1 splash Champagne or Prosecco or Sparkling Water or Soda
  • 1 Squeeze Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring
  • 1 drop Yellow Food Coloring

Instructions

  1. Combine Blood Orange Liqueur and Vodka in a Martini Shaker with ice and shake vigorously.

  2. Add the food coloring to the shaker and shake again.

  3. Pour the ingredients into the glasses over ice.

  4. Pour the bubbles into the glass (to taste).

  5. Squeeze the juice of a lemon wedge to top it off.


Step Four: Dress up a tray to serve these festive cocktails! I started with a black tray to start with a Halloween vibe. The white meshing provided a bit of contrast for the tray and set a foundation.

Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail
Finally, I added a few pumpkins and spiders to spice things up a bit. Super festive!
Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail on a black tray with white spider webbing
Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail on a black tray with pumpkins
Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe with a Halloween theme

Since I am serving these drinks as an aperitif, my new Lenox Seasons Radiance Plates in Dusk are perfect for serving any appetizer with this presentation. I love the moody, contemporary feel that they add for the moment.

Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail on a black tray with pumpkins
Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail with Moody Appetizer Plates

Either my Roasted Rosemary Marcona Almonds or my Mediterranean Tomato Bruschetta would be perfect options to serve with this cocktail!


For a few more cocktail recipes, check out these posts…

Vodka Charleston Fizz with Rosemary

Raspberry Vodka Spritzer with Mint

Sparkling Rose Aperol Spritz

It will be interesting to see how Halloween plays out this year in these weird times. This Blood Orange and Vodka Cocktail Recipe is so easy to make for any occasion but definitely for Halloween. How does this sound for a festive cocktail for Halloween?! What are your plans for Halloween this year?

Cheers my friends!
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Comments

  1. Martha says

    September 30, 2020 at 4:04 am

    How dry would you say this drink is?

    Reply
    • Holliday Johnson says

      October 2, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      Hi Martha! I would say that is pretty dry. The lemon helps with that for sure!

      Reply
  2. GayMarie W Vaughan says

    October 29, 2020 at 10:27 pm

    I seriously wish I lived closer. You’d be making these for me tonight. I need a drink!

    Reply
    • Holliday Johnson says

      October 30, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      Me too!! I certainly would!! XO

      Reply

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