Orange Blossom
Yield: 1.0
Glass: Chilled coupe, 5–6 oz
Scale this recipe
Adjust for any number of servings while keeping the ingredient proportions intact.
classic cocktail
gin
orange juice
shaken
seeded
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz orange juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- Orange twist, for garnish
Instructions
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Behind the drink
A little history
1920s–1930s
United States
The Orange Blossom became popular during Prohibition, when orange juice made gin approachable and helped stretch inconsistent spirits. Several early formulas exist, ranging from equal parts to versions with vermouth or additional citrus.
Difford’s Guide: Orange Blossom history