Author Notes
I love crisp, icy, citrusy drinks in the summer. I created this version using variations of citrus fruits and it's been a big hit at our barbecues. —Gina Bruce
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Ingredients
- Prepping the glass
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1
juicy orange
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1 tablespoon
raw sugar
- Muddle Away
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3/4 ounce
simple syrup
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3/4 ounce
fresh lime juice
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3/4 ounce
orange liqueur (I use Cointreau)
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some
grated orange rind
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2 ounces
orange flavored vodka (I use Absolut Mandarin)
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5 pieces
ice cubes
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3
fresh kumquats
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1/2 cup
orange flavored sparkling water (I use Poland Spring Mandarin)
Directions
- Prepping the glass
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Cut the peel off the orange. Cut the pulp in quarters and remove as much pith as possible. Reserve rind.
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Prepare tall glass - use rind to moisten rim of glass with orange flavor, then dip glass into raw sugar. Set aside.
- Muddle Away
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Muddle orange quarters in cocktail shaker with simple syrup, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and some grated orange rind.
Add orange flavored vodka.
Add ice cubes and shake well.
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Strain into prepared glass. Top with orange flavored sparkling water.
Add a twist of reserved orange rind, and a couple of fresh kumquats, sliced in rounds.
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