The Food Diaries

Ruby Rita

In a pitcher, stir together (per person): 30ml tequila, 15ml cointreau or triple sec, and 90ml freshly squeezed blood orange juice. 

Pour over ice in a tumbler and serve.

Campari Sunset

A refreshing summer drink - the sweetness of the strawberry liqueur and orange juice being offset by the bitterness of the Campari and grapefruit juice.

In a pitcher mix together 250ml (1 cup) Campari, 100ml Strawberry liqueur, 500ml freshly squeeze blood orange juice and 150ml freshly squeeze pink grapefruit. Add ice and stir till chilled. Serve over ice.

Makes 6 (150ml) servings.

Ruby Punch

This cocktail has orange juice as its base is a good option for an early-bird crowd. The bitter Campari keeps the overall effect from being too sweet or cloying.

In a large punch bowl (7-8 litre capacity) mix together the following (pre-chilled): 1 litre Campari, 700ml vodka, 350ml Triple Sec, and 4 litres freshly squeezed blood orange juice. Stir, and then add the following to taste (i.e. depending on how sweet/strong you like your drinks): 250ml raspberry syrup and 1 litre sparkling water. Garnish with small wedges of blood oranges (2 oranges).

Serve in small punch glasses. This will provide 30 people with two smallish (100ml) servings.