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Orange Blossom

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description Orange Blossom Overview

The Orange Blossom is a gin-based cocktail made with orange juice, although proportions and optional sweetening vary among historical and modern recipes. Some versions combine equal parts gin and orange juice, while others add sugar or an orange-flavored liqueur. It is generally served chilled in a cocktail glass or over ice and is intended for drinkers seeking a simple, fruit-forward mixed drink rather than a spirit-dominant cocktail.

help Orange Blossom FAQ

Is an Orange Blossom made with gin and orange juice or with vermouth too?

Both versions are documented. Albert Stevens Crockett's 1935 Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book records a gin, sweet vermouth and orange juice version, while another version uses equal parts gin and orange juice. [Orange Blossom history](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/orange-blossom/)

What is a practical Orange Blossom ratio?

One modern recipe uses 1 ounce of gin, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth and 1 ounce of fresh orange juice. If you want the simpler style, equal parts gin and orange juice is also a documented approach. [Liquor.com Orange Blossom recipe](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/orange-blossom/)

Is the Orange Blossom the same as a Screwdriver or a Bronx cocktail?

No. A Screwdriver uses vodka and orange juice, while a Bronx combines gin, orange juice and both sweet and dry vermouth; the Orange Blossom usually centers on gin and orange juice, with vermouth optional. [Difford's Guide](https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1440/orange-blossom)

How should I prepare an Orange Blossom at home?

Shake the gin, vermouth and orange juice with ice, then strain into a chilled glass and add an orange wedge. The equal-parts version can also be built over ice, as shown by Asahi's 30 ml gin and 90 ml orange juice recipe. [Asahi cocktail guide](https://www.asahibeer.co.jp/cocktailguide/recipe/index.psp.html?ID=2000000183)

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