Sparkling Orange Mint Cocktail

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In my opinion, the holiday season isn’t complete unless you have the perfect cocktail! Each year, my husband and I throw an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party and the first part of the planning process includes the cocktail menu. Even though things will be a little different this year, and our party is on hold until next year—we’re still keeping our tradition of creating the perfect holiday cocktail! 

I decided to take advantage of some of the seasonal produce and created an amazing cocktail using Sunkist® Navel Oranges. Navel oranges are available from November through June. They’re refreshingly sweet, juicy, and they have a pleasant floral aroma. I love them because they are an excellent source of Vitamin C and they contain no seeds, which makes it perfect for those fruity cocktails.

For more information about navel oranges, head over to https://www.sunkist.com/citrus/oranges/ 

How to Make a Sparkling Orange Mint Cocktail

This cocktail is extremely easy to make! All you need are a few simple ingredients.

Supplies:

• Orange juice- freshly squeezed always tastes best!
• Vodka
• Club soda
• Fresh mint leaves
• Orange wedges
• Fresh cranberries
• Ice
• Shaker
• Strainer 

To make this cocktail, start by adding the freshly-squeezed orange juice and vodka to the shaker. Next, rinse off your fresh mint and add it to the shaker. I just love using fresh herbs, such as mint, in my cocktail recipes. It gives the drinks a cool and refreshing taste!  

Muddle these flavors together until everything is combined, and use a strainer to pour the cocktail over ice. Garnish with a few cranberries, mint, and orange wedges.  

This Sparkling Orange Mint Cocktail is the perfect complement to your holiday menu. It’s easy to make and contains the perfect balance of flavor. It will quickly become a holiday favorite! Cheers! 

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Sparkling Orange Mint Cocktail

Servings 2

Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Ingredients

• Juice of 4 Sunkist® Navel Oranges about ¾ cup
• Fresh mint leaves
• 6 ounces vodka
• Club soda
• Optional: fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish
• Ice

Equipment

• Shaker
• Strainer

Instructions

• Add the orange juice, vodka, and mint to the shaker and muddle the ingredients for about 3 minutes, or until well combined.
• Place the strainer inside of the shaker with the coil facing down. Hold the strainer in place with your fingers and pour over ice.
• Garnish with an orange wedge, cranberries, and mint, if desired. Enjoy!