This fresh squeezed, juicy refresher is simple to make and can be adapted to your preferences. We used Cara Cara oranges, but Blood oranges or Heirlooms will also create a wonderful flavor. Bitters Soda adds a solid cocktail element to the flavors and Fennel brings a bright, aromatic tone that works beautifully with the layers of orange.
Ingredients
3 oz Cara Cara orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
1 oz The Bitter Housewife Orange Bitters & Soda
fresh fennel fronds
Steps
Carefully measure Cara Cara orange juice into a mixing glass over ice. Add simple syrup and stir thoroughly. Strain into a Coupe champagne glass. Top with as much The Bitter Housewife Orange Bitters & Soda as you wish. We used 1 oz. Place two bushy green fennel fronds (about 2 inches long) in the palm of your hand and clap hard to crush the fronds and release the aromatics. Place fronds across the liquid to one side.
NOTE: If you prefer, this cocktail can be served over ice. Simply follow the same instructions, pour over ice in a rocks glass and follow the same steps with the fennel.
