These blood orange recipes are so perfect for the winter season. You can find breakfast, dessert, easy weeknight dinner ideas, cocktails and mocktails and more!

I live for blood orange season.

the best blood orange recipes

I mean, citrus is amazing in general, but blood orange is on another level. And it’s not just because it tends to be hot pink! Though for me, that’s a bonus.

I’m sharing 9 of my favorite recipes below! There’s a little something for everyone – dinner, weekend treats, salad, cocktails and mocktails. Which one would you pick?!

9 Blood Orange Recipes

If you need a weekend treat…

Make this Blood Orange Coffee Cake. I will NEVER get over how good this is. It’s one of our favorite things to have in the winter.

If you want something savory for the weekend…

Make my Smoky Blood Orange BBQ Ribs! There’s a recipe for an avocado greens salad in there that is also really great.

If you need a good weeknight dish…

Try my Cajun Fish Tacos with Blood Orange Slaw. This is light and flavorful and one we adore.

If you want a nourishing bowl…

Go with my Winter Chopped Salad! One of my favorite recipes of all time. Plus it has a blood orange vinaigrette!

For a perfect cocktail…

Make this Blood Orange Bourbon Smash. There are no words for how delicious it is.

For a classic winter drink…

Do Blood Orange Margaritas. Absolutely delish!

If you want a mocktail…

You’ve got to try my Blood Orange Coolers. They are so refreshing.

If you want a pretty dessert…

Go for the Blood Orange Upside Down Cake! So fun to make and eat.

And if you want a treat to make for the weekend ahead…

Make my Blood Orange Yogurt Cake! A wonderful, citrusy cake!