Blood Orange-Honey Simple Syrup

 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup honey

1 cup water

2 blood oranges, juice and zest

 

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan combine the honey, water and blood orange zest. Bring to a simmer and stir until the honey dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for five minutes. Stir in the blood orange juice and then strain the mixture into a clean, sealable container and chill. Mix a 1/4 cup of the syrup in drinks. Can be mixed with sparking wine, white wine, club soda or vodka. Serve with segments of blood oranges as garnish.