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Mandarin Orange Tequila Smash

Course Cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Author Marissa

Ingredients

  • ½ of a mandarin orange peeled
  • 1 ounce silver tequila
  • 1 ½ ounces Domaine De Canton or ginger liqueur of your choice
  • club soda
  • splash of tropical juice
  • handful of ice cubes
  • mandarin orange twist for garnish optional

Instructions

Straight Up

  • Add the peeled mandarin orange to a cocktail shaker and use a muddler to smash and release its juices.
  • Pour the muddled fruit into a martini glass.
  • Add tequila, ginger liqueur, and ice to the shaker and shake, shake, shake!
  • Strain into the martini glass and top with club soda and a splash of tropical juice.
  • Garnish with an orange twist, if desired.

On The Rocks

  • Add the peeled mandarin orange to a cocktail shaker and use a muddler to smash and release its juices.
  • Add tequila, ginger liqueur, and ice to the shaker and shake it up!
  • Pour everything into a cocktail glass and top with club soda and a splash of tropical juice.
  • Garnish with an orange twist, if desired.