Blood Orange Mezcal Cocktail

Blood Orange Mezcal Cocktail is a delicious bubbly drink made with smoky mezcal, bright blood orange juice, and tonic water. This is the perfect brunch cocktail!

If you love blood orange drinks, try Blood Orange 75, Blood Orange Bellinis, and Blood Orange Margaritas!

If you are looking for a new signature cocktail to serve at your weekend brunches or maybe planning ahead for Mother’s Day, you have to try this Blood Orange Mezcal Cocktail!

It’s light and fruity but a little more complex that other cocktails thanks to the smoky mezcal. It’s one of those drinks that is not only visually stunning, but everyone will be blown away by how delicious it is.

I’m not usually a mezcal fan but this drink is so light and refreshing that the mezcal just works beautifully.

Skip the mimosas this weekend and make some Blood Orange Mezcal Cocktails!

Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe

• This is my idea of the perfect brunch cocktail! It’s citrus-y and bubbly and perfect for sipping with the girls.
• Blood oranges make the prettiest cocktail! They juice of a blood orange is bright red-orange and unlike any other citrus fruit. It’s stunning in a cocktail glass, especially with slices of the orange as garnish.
• These are so quick and easy! You are squeezing blood orange juice and mixing a few things together – that’s all!

Ingredients

• Blood oranges – you need the blood orange juice and some slices for garnish. Blood orange season is typically January – April and most large grocery stores will have them.
• Mezcal – this is tequila’s smoky cousin. Use your favorite brand.
• Agave syrup – you can also use simple syrup if that’s what you have on hand. Use as much or as little as you like in your drinks.
• Tonic water – you could use sparkling water if you don’t like the taste of tonic water.
• Mint sprigs – for garnish.

How To Make Blood Orange Mezcal Cocktail

• Prep. Add ice to a glass and place a couple of blood orange slices on the sides.
• Make drink. Add your blood orange juice, agave syrup, and mezcal. 
• Top. Top with tonic water and mix gently.
• Serve. Garnish with mint leaves.

Which Mezcal Should I Use?

I’m not a big mezcal drinker so when I buy it, I tend to stick with bottles somewhere in the $30-$40 range. I feel like that’s a safe bet, not too cheap but not super expensive.

This article goes into depth about those mid-range mezcals if you want to get the perfect one. If we’re being honest, I’m going for the one with the cutest bottle.

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• Spicy Salty Dog
• Melon Ball Sangria
• Grapefruit Rosemary Sparkler
• Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash
• Lemonade Whiskey Sparkler

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