My Bloody Valentine Cocktail | John Cusimano

My Bloody Valentine Cocktail | John Cusimano

Wintry blood oranges are the secret ingredient to John's cocktail, a seasonal ode to the classic champagne-based French 75.

John created this drink to go with the Valentine's Day dinner he made for Rach: Chicken Saltimbocca with Wilted Garlic Spinach. And don't miss the Chocolate Almond Torte With Fresh Berries that Rach's sister made for them!

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Ingredients

  • 1½ ounces Staple Gin

  • ¾ ounce fresh squeezed blood orange juice

  • ¾ ounce simple syrup

  • 2 dashes Campari

  • ​​​​​​​Ice

  • 3 to 4 ounces champagne or sparkling wine

  • Blood orange twist, for garnish

Directions

Combine gin, orange juice, simple syrup and Campari in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake and strain into a chilled champagne flute or coupe. Top with champagne and garnish with blood orange twist.

~ Always drink responsibly ~