BLOOD ORANGE & STAR ANISE FIZZ

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The perfect zesty tipple for a spring celebration. Who could resist a blend of sharp blood orange, star anise and Grand Marnier, topped with bubbles?

Provided by Jikoni

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 blood oranges , quartered
120ml Grand Marnier
1 star anise
4 tsp tequila
prosecco or champagne, to top up

Steps:

  • Soak the blood oranges (skin on) in 100ml Grand Marnier for 3 hrs.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and tip the oranges, along with the soaking liquid, into a small roasting tin or ovenproof dish. Roast in the oven with the star anise for 30-40 mins or until the orange skins start to caramelise. Remove the skins and star anise, and purée the pulp in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and chill until needed.
  • Mix 25ml of the purée with 1 tsp each of tequila and Grand Marnier per cocktail, and top with Prosecco or champagne to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein

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