Description
Refreshing gin mandarin smash brings Mediterranean zest to classic cocktail mixing. Citrus-infused spirits dance with bright mandarin notes, creating a smooth, irresistible libation perfect for summer sipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Cocktail Base:
- 2 oz gin
- 2 mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
Aromatic Elements:
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Dilution and Garnish:
- Ice cubes
- Soda water (to top)
- Mint sprig
- Mandarin slices
Instructions
- Chill a serving glass by filling it completely with ice cubes to create a frosty foundation for the refreshing cocktail.
- Pour date syrup into the icy vessel, allowing its rich, caramel-like sweetness to settle at the bottom of the glass.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly over the date syrup, introducing a bright, citrusy tang that will balance the drink’s sweetness.
- Follow with vibrant orange juice, gently cascading it into the glass to create a layered liquid landscape.
- Use a long bar spoon to thoroughly mix the juices and syrup, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors throughout the drink.
- Carefully top the mixture with chilled sparkling water, adding a effervescent lift that transforms the cocktail into a light, bubbly libation.
- Delicately stir once more to integrate the sparkling water and create a uniform texture.
- Artfully garnish the rim with thin, elegant slices of lemon and orange, complemented by fresh mint leaves for an aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve the gin mandarin smash immediately, inviting guests to enjoy the crisp, invigorating beverage while it’s at its peak of refreshment.
Notes
- Swap date syrup with honey or agave for different sweetness levels and dietary preferences.
- Muddle fresh mint leaves before adding liquid ingredients to intensify the herbal aroma and create a more complex flavor profile.
- Use freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice for brighter, more vibrant taste compared to store-bought bottled juices.
- Chill the serving glass beforehand to keep the cocktail cooler for longer and enhance the overall drinking experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg