Nomz: blood orange cocktail! [because an orange is a food]

Me and my roommate invited a friend over and had ourselves a little cocktail party last week! As you might remember, the biggest thing I'm trying to accomplish this year is getting my finances in order (because I suck at money--it's the one thing I have never been a control freak about!). One way I plan on saving money is by going out less and doing my fun-time drinking at home (and it's really cool to not worry about finding a DD!). I found this drink on Pinterest and knew I wanted to try my hand at making my own version. I'm a little sad to say that there was no basil in the production of this beverage, but future endeavors will definitely include it. As a matter of fact, I think I'm going to buy another basil plant so everything I consume can have basil in it!

Actually. The drink I made has almost nothing to do with the drink that inspired it. There's no basil or pomegranate. No simple syrup and no gin. But you know...it involves lemony things and the same color. Read on to see how to make this deliciousness:

Pour a shot of whiskey (bourbon works too!) into your tumbler. Add about 1.5 to two times as much lemon soda. Squeeze juice from the blood orange into your drink, then add as much of the bitters as you can stand. I had NO idea I loved bitters as much as I do. Use them a'plenty people.

Mix and enjoy!

What's some more drink ideas? I love whiskey drinks and herby stuff. Nothing too sweet or fruity! Tell me everything you know.