Blood Orange & Chocolate Cocktail

Name: Blood Orange & Chocolate Cocktail - Ingredients, Method & Key Tips
Ingredients: vodka; White crème de cacao; Fresh orange juice; Blood orange puree; Pure crane syrup (adjust to taste); Ice cubes; Orange wheel

Author: Ashifa Bano

A red cocktail in a martini glass garnished with an orange slice sits on a wooden bar, with green apples and glassware in the background.

The blood orange & chocolate cocktail perfectly exemplifies the classic dessert combination of orange and chocolate. A sophisticated dessert-like drink served chilled in a martini cocktail or coupe glass, its deep hues and intricate profile make it a fabulous choice, ideal for a special occasion or an after-dinner drink.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:

vodka
20ml
White crème de cacao
10ml
Fresh orange juice
30ml
Blood orange puree
30ml
Pure crane syrup (adjust to taste)
5ml
Ice cubes
For shaking
Orange wheel
For garnish

Method

Step 1
To thoroughly chill a martini cocktail glass or coupe glass, place it in the freezer.
Step 2
In a cocktail shaker, mix together the vodka, white crème de cacao, orange juice, blood orange puree and cane syrup.
Step 3
Add ice cubes into the shaker, secure the top and vigorously shake for 15-20 seconds until the surface is well cooled and frosted.
Step 4
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass, garnish with an orange wheel and serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

Before placing the orange wheel, gently flame it with a kitchen torch or lighter (briefly and away from the drink) to caramelise the sugars, releasing more fragrant oils and creating a dramatic impact.
After straining, finely grate a little amount of high-quality dark chocolate straight onto the drink’s surface, as the delicate scent heightens the crème de cacao's presence.

FAQs

The key distinction is colour; brown crème de cacao incorporates caramel colouring, resulting in a deeper tint, whilst white crème de cacao is translucent. Their flavour profiles are extremely similar, with both featuring sweet chocolate overtones.