Winter Sunset on the Seine Cocktail

This blood orange vodka cocktail, the Winter Sunset on the Seine, is sweet, tart and sophisticated. You’ll definitely want to imbibe while this beautiful citrus is in season!

The Winter Sunset on the Seine is my riff on a delicious concoction I had several years ago while on vacation. It’s made with French spirits and seasonal blood orange, noted for its vibrant color. It’s reminiscent of a sunset sky, non? 

I am a sucker for citrusy cocktails — margaritas, mules, palomas, caipirinhas — you get the idea. So, yep…when the opportunity presents itself to break out the juicer, I’m all over it!

What goes into this blood orange vodka cocktail?

Cîroc — A French vodka, it’s unique for being produced from grapes versus grain. It’s also distilled five times compared to the two or three distillations of other vodkas, resulting in a smooth, citrusy finish.

Domaine de Canton — Also produced in France, this is a ginger liqueur with a brandy base. It has a sweet and spicy finish. It’s one of my all-time favorite spirits to mix with!

Peychaud’s Bitters — I picked this over Angostura because I felt its flavor better complimented the other ingredients. I think orange bitters would work really well in this, too. The bitters offer a subtle little twang.

Blood orange + lime juices — Blood oranges are only in season from December through about April. They tend to be sweeter than your average orange, but have a gorgeous red flesh which produces a vibrant red juice as well. The lime’s tartness adds a nice balance to the sweet ingredients.

Honey — You can substitute agave nectar or simple syrup instead, but I think the honey adds a nice earthy element. 

How to make a Winter Sunset on the Seine

There’s not much to it! Combine all the ingredients in a shaker over ice and shake it until the shaker is super cold. Strain it into a pretty glass and float a slice of blood orange on top.

Related video: watch how to make a Winter Sunset on the Seine in this Instagram Reel!

Dishes that go great with a Winter Sunset on the Seine

The sweet-tart quality of this blood orange vodka cocktail is the perfect accompaniment to spicier dishes!

• Air Fryer Spicy Fish Sandwiches with Creamy Yogurt Slaw
• Spicy Whiskey Glazed Chicken Wings
• Easy Sheet Pan Nachos with Chorizo and Sweet Potato
• Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Looking for More Cocktail Recipes?

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• Plum + Lime Whiskey Smash
• Hibiscus Tea Mimosas
• Apricot + Basil Sangria
• Good Tidings Grapefruit Pomegranate Cocktail
• Sparkling Pear + Kumquat Sangria

(Hey…drink responsibly, ok?)

Winter Sunset on the Seine Cocktail

Sip + Sanity | Linda Feller

This blood orange vodka cocktail, the Winter Sunset on the Seine, is sweet, tart and sophisticated. You’ll definitely want to imbibe while this beautiful citrus is in season!

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Prep time.Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total time.Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Course.Course Drinks

Cuisine.Cuisine French

Number of servings.Servings 1 cocktail

Calories per serving.Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients

• 1½ ounce Cîroc vodka
• 1½ ounce Domaine de Canton
• ½ ounce honey, agave or simply syrup
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce blood orange juice
• 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
• blood orange slice, to garnish

Instructions

• Pour all the ingredients into a shaker over ice.
• Shake until the shaker gets really cold, then strain into a glass.
• Garnish with a slice of blood orange.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords.Keyword holidays, vegetarian, winter

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