There’s a party in the house tonight! Can you raise your hands in the air and say yeah?
Yeah. No? That’s okay, put your hands down you don’t want to spill your drink anyway. We are still going to celebrate in every which way possible because Sunday Supper is turning 2 today! Where did the time go? Has it really been a year in a half since I started with this talented group of bloggers?
In honor of #SundaySuppers birthday Isabel the creator of the movement asked if we could list our most memorable moments over the last year. Considering I sometimes have trouble remembering what I ate for dinner last night, it was a challenge to think back to every single theme over the last year but one immediately stood out to me.
Do you remember our music inspired #SundaySupper? I most certainly do because I had the pleasure of hosting that week. Music Inspired #SundaySupper doesn’t stand out so much as my best recipe or even best photography but as a way for me to share my musical past with all of you. I also loved how it gave all of us an opportunity to get really creative and pair some great dishes to music. The two go hand in hand.
My second best memory of the year without a doubt was the Food and Wine Conference in July. The opportunity to meet everyone in person is one I will cherish and all the wonderful friendship that we’ve developed outside of the blog world.
Now to celebrate. No party can really get started without a cocktail, even if the celebrant is only 2 (how old is that in internet years?) 🙂 . Traditionally a gin fizz is made with egg white and shaken vigorously until frothy. Finished with club soda and you have your fizz. My version includes no eggs and can be fizzed up in a matter of minutes. Blood Oranges are currently in season and the time is limited. This drink is a beautiful celebration of them, in color and taste.
A sugared rim of blood orange zest adorns the glass with a not to sweet gin cocktail. Just a tiny bit of confectioners sugar mixed with club soda gives you the signature fizz as you can see from my GIF!
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Ingredients
- blood orange zest & 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar for rim
- 1 1/2oz fresh blood orange juice (from 1 orange)
- 1 1/2oz gin
- 1/2 teaspoon confectioners sugar
- 4oz club soda
- ice
- equipment: Collins glass
Instructions
- On a small plate combine the blood orange zest and granulated sugar to make the sugared rim for the glass.
- With a wet paper towel wet the rim of the glass and dip in the sugared zest so that it coats the inside and outside of the glass.
- In a tall collins glass pour your blood orange juice and gin. Stir.
- Add your confectioners sugar and club soda.
- Once the fizzing has stopped fill the glass with ice and enjoy.
- Make 1 drink.
Let’s take a look at the rest of the recipes this week and how they are celebrating Sunday Suppers birthday.
Brilliant Breads and Breakfast Fare:
- Brioche aux Pépites de Chocolat from Food Lust People Love
- Broccoli, Potato & Cheese Egg Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Celebration Strawberry Crepes from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Homemade Brioche from Masala Herb
- Onion Cheddar Cheese Focaccia from Flour On My Face
- Poached Pear Bread from Hip Foodie Mom
Amazing Appetizers and Cocktails:
- Blood Orange Gin Fizz from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Blue Cheese Walnut Tarts from Magnolia Days
- Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Stuffed Butternut Squash from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Cheesy Twists from What Smells So Good?
- Key Lime Pie Martini from girlichef
- Pizza Dip from The Food Army Wife
- Slow Cooker Party Mix from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
Spectacular Soups and Salads:
- Creamy, Tangy Bacon Salad Dressing from Daily Dish Recipes
- Day at the Beach Healthy Tuna Salad from Shockingly Delicious
- Low Carb Spicy Chunky Vegetable Beef Chili from Yours and Mine Are Ours
- Luscious Fruit Salad from Pescetarian Journal
- Quinoa and Buffalo Chicken Salad from In the Kitchen with KP
Enticing Entrees:
- Carne de Porco Alentejana | Portuguese Pork and Clams from Family Foodie
- Chicken Shami Kebab from Soni’s Food
- Chicken and Rice Dinner in the Crock from Momma’s Meals
- Curried Chicken from The Foodie Patootie
- Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini from Citronlimette
- Imagination Stew from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Orecchiette with Chicken, Brocccoli, Mushrooms and Onions from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Runny Egg Risotto from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Sautéed Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce plus Arugula, Radicchio and Escarole Salad from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Seafood Stew from Healthy. Delicious.
- Spice-Crusted Fish Tacos with Confetti Salsa from The Weekend Gourmet
- Spicy Roasted Squash and Wild Rice Bake from Curious Cuisiniere
- Spicy Shrimp Tempura Rolls from kimchi MOM
- Spinach Proscuitto Macaroni and Cheese with Walnut Topping from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tuscan Chicken Spinach Soup with Roasted Red Pepper from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Decadent Desserts:
- Azuki Red Bean Ice Cream from The Ninja Baker
- Banana Pudding Parfaits from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Birthday Cake Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Caramel Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars from Pies and Pots
- Chocolate Mousse Torte from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cinnamon Sugar Churros and Chocolate Sauce from Neighborfood
- Crumb Cake Brownies from Table for Seven
- Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops from Ruffles & Truffles
- Gluten-Free Epiphany Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Gluten-Free Vegan Coconut Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Happy Birthday Cake Batter Truffles from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Kahlua Toffee Ice Cream Cake from Webicurean
- Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake with Raspberry Sauce from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes from Basic N Delicious
- S’mores Snack Cake from Alida’s Kitchen
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy! You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
the rims are so festive, I love it! might even get me to drink gin, this polish girl can’t shake the vodka habit… thanks for sharing!
Susan, it’s been great getting to know you through SS! What a lovely cocktail…and a cool action shot!!!
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You can’t celebrate without a good cocktail (or maybe that’s just me, LOL) so now the party can begin! Looks D-lish!!!
This drink is right up my alley!!! Yummm. I love the insanely beautiful color as well, you can’t go wrong!
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Thanks for making me think about cocktails this early in the morning. It does have orange juice so perhaps for brunch??
It’s been great with you a part of Sunday Supper and I was so glad to meet you in person at the conference. Here’s to a big 2014!!
Oh yeah!
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Susan! My hands are up in the air! 🙂 I love this!!! I sooooo want to learn to mix up more cocktails. . and LOVE the animated gif action. . so cool! Cheers to two years with SundaySupper!! woot woot!!
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Yes, please! I love the color, love blood oranges, and gin is my favorite liquor. This drink is screaming my name.
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Can you see me waving my hands in the air? Yeah!
I need one of these… when are you coming to Florida again… we must enjoy one together.
It was such a pleasure meeting you this year at the conference. I thank you for all your support and encouragement.
It has been such a pleasure watching your grow as a writer and photography over the last two years Susan! Here’s to much success in 2014.
I’ll have two of these drinks to celebrate TWO years! So glad we’ve had a chance to meet in person…and hope we see each other in 2014 as well!!! xo
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Yeah! *hands raised high* I love this cocktail for the celebration, Susan! As you say, What’s a celebration without a cocktail?! Plus I just like anything with the word fizz in it. 🙂
I’ll toast with this drink any day of the week! This seems like a great way to celebrate, thanks for sharing and being a part of this family! Happy Sunday!
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This is the perfect cocktail for the party! Happy “Birthday!” 😀
That is my kind of cocktail – and it looks stunning, perfect for a celebration! Nice use of blood oranges!
Gin + Blood Orange?! Sign. Me. Up. I always knew here was a reason I liked you… 😉
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Why yes, I WILL have a cocktail at the party!
I have loved being a part of Sunday Supper, and cooking along with everyone each week.
Cheers to another great year!
I adore blood oranges – this is such a fun way to use them!
This looks like such a fun and festive cocktail! I lvoe blood orange anything!
I love blood oranges and you have given me an idea as hubby just bought some Italian Blood Orange soda from the Italian market, YUM, cocktails!!!
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A perfect drink for an awesome celebration!
I love the drink, thanks so much for being a part of Sunday Supper!
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I think I need more cocktail lessons, Susan. I’ll bring the gin!
yeah! Looks like the perfect cocktail.
Cheers! And Happy Birthday #SundaySupper! Looks refreshing.
OH MY!! This I seriously HAVE HAVE HAVE to make! They look delicious! YUM!
So… we’re coming over to your house for a party sometime. Ok? Good!
LOL Susan. Only an animal lover would think of asking how old is 2 in internet years. Tee hee…My lovely Kiku cat is napping on my foot stool…Now is probably a good time to tiptoe into the kitchen and mix up your gin fizz =) Cheers!
I think 2 is at least 21 in internet years, so this is the perfect drink for a two year old’s party!! I love your eggless version!
I love a good cocktail. Susan, this is a winner. Pinning and sharing. Yum!
I love blood oranges… even though I dont drink the combo with ginger ale would be great
It was so great to meet you and your hubby last summer!
This drink sounds refreshing and looks great! Hope to see you this year!
haha your gif is too cool! Awesome idea and I get the idea of your drink. I could need your fizz now =P
I’ve been eating quite a few blood oranges, but I think it’s time I started drinking them! Love this fizz.
You had me at Blood Orange. Beauty-full!
This cocktail sounds deeeelicious. I’m loving blood oranges right now, too!
Oh yes,I’ve raised my hands in the air 🙂 Such a festive colorful drink and I love that action shot!Will have to try these for sure!Bookmarked.
Its been a pleasure cooking Sunday Suppers with you Susan!
I love blood oranges. This gin fizz looks great!
This make me want to start drinking. Hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!
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I love your GIF. 🙂 This drink sounds perfect for a party, but do I really need an excuse for a party to have it? 🙂
Happy SS anniversary. Nice looking cocktail. I’ll have a couple. 🙂
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Beautiful! We love gin fizzes around here, so I can’t wait to try this version!
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My husband will LOVE this! Thanks for sharing!
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