1.05.2012

Orchard to Table

Last Summer I had the sudden urge to make a blood orange cocktail but was completely disappointed when I learned that they're only in season November through May. Since we've been having a mini heat wave recently in California, I decided to make my much anticipated cocktail for a sunny winter day. I used this recipe that calls for champagne and gin and used fresh picked blood oranges from the beau's parent's orchard. It was a perfectly sweet and refreshing mix that I will definitely be making again. 
Outfit pictured above: J.Crew Keeper Shirt, J Brand Skinny Jeans, Mossimo Target Boots

28 comments:

Sarah said...

Looks delicious, I must try it!

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Myrna said...

Looks so yum !!! Thanks for sharing!

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Jackie {York Avenue} said...

Oooh I love blood oranges! They're the most delicious citrus, and so pretty to boot. That looks gorgeous and refreshing, I'm dying to take a sip!

Allison [Girl's Guide to Social Media] said...

Gorg! I had a blood orange the other day as a snack. Right now, it's only 5am and I want a cocktail. Is that weird?

Collections said...

This looks awesome. And I love your outfit.

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jacquelyn | lark & linen said...

Now this is my kind of cocktail! I especially love that you picked the oranges yourself.

Ria said...

Oh this sounds so good. I love that your beau's parent's have an orchard, makes me insanely jealous!

Molly Rasmussen said...

How gorgeous is the orchard! I'm going to have to bookmark this recipe :) xo

Nikki Rappaport said...

This looks so delicious! Love the bright colors – makes me ready for spring already!

aurea @ pricewise events said...

Wow, isn't it so nice to just pick the blood oranges straight from the orchard? That must really feel good! :)

Nikki said...

I just love blood oranges, they're so delicious! I can't wait to give this drink a try!

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The Egg said...

thanks so much for posting this! i just received two full boxes of ruby red oranges for new years and have been looking for a delicious cocktail recipe!

victoria | vmac+cheese said...

I love blood oranges!! These photos are so beautiful, too. Makes you forget it's not even mid-January yet!

Molliee said...

yummers! sounds delish and looks great too

Erica | cupcakes and coffee breaks said...

Lovely photos, and I admire your dedication to making your own cocktails. I'm sure they tasted amazing!

Shannon said...

Those look soooooo delicious!

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Alexa said...

All I know is that the color on that is just gorgeous!

girl in the poodle shoes said...

Looks so yummy! great photos!
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Gameday Stylist said...

LOVE blood oranges!! Such a great idea : )

yvettemadelaine said...

gorgeous picture picking the oranges :) waxy deep green on your white and washed blue. love!

Emily White said...

Question! I just got this same J.Crew shirt, but I'm not too sure how it should fit. I have noooo chest, so I went with a smaller size so it wasn't so baggy in that area, but it's definitely "more fit" everywhere else. Yours seems to be more loose all around and looks good! What do you think?!

Sydney said...

holy cow batman that looks DEEEELISH! What a great shot of you at the orchard, beautiful!

Bettina said...

The drink looks lovely as does the white jeans and Chambray combo!

Mary Ann said...

This is a great post - gorgeous photography!

Blissful Mediocrity said...

Amazing pictures, and the drinks don't look too bad either!

Shayne Renee said...

Yom! These look delicious. Great recipe :)

Renée Finberg said...

i love blood orange & DEXTER!!

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:)

Meg {henninglove} said...

wow this drink looks so yummy!! must make it soon