Vanilla Blood Orange Syrup Food

VANILLA ORANGE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the orange juice, honey, vanilla, ginger and salt in a pot and reduce over medium-high heat to 1/2 to 3/4 cup (depending on the desired consistency), 10 to 15 minutes. You will know the full thickness of the syrup when it cools, so it is best to set up an ice bath with a stainless bowl over it to cool the mixture when it is finished reducing.

BLOOD ORANGE-VANILLA MARTINI

Steps:

• For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar, vanilla bean and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar melts. Remove from the heat and let cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
• For the martini: In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the blood orange juice, vodka and 2 ounces of the simple syrup. Shake, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the orange zest.

BLOOD ORANGE SYRUP

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until syrup is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated up to 2 days.

BLOOD ORANGE-VANILLA SHRUB RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Use a paring knife to cut the rind off of the oranges, removing as much pith as possible. Halve, removing any seeds.
• Add the oranges to a medium bowl and toss with the sugar and vanilla bean. Cover with a kitchen towel and let sit at room temperature, away from sunlight, for 12-24 hours.
• Remove the towel and mash the oranges to release their juices. Stir in the vinegar and cover with the towel again. Let sit at room temperature, away from sunlight, for another 12-24 hours.
• Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour the orange mixture through the strainer to remove the solids, reserving the vanilla bean.
• Transfer the strained shrub to a glass jar and add the vanilla bean. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 months.
• To serve, mix a few tablespoons of the shrub with your favorite carbonated water and a squeeze of lime. For an alcoholic twist, mix 1 part shrub with 2 parts of your favorite spirit.
• Enjoy!

BLOOD ORANGE SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. As soon as mixture begins to boil, immediately remove from heat; let cool completely. Strain syrup into an airtight container.