This is an excellent time of year to purchase citrus fruit. I was at the grocery store and found over a dozen varieties of oranges. I honed in on the Satsuma oranges which are better known as Mandarin oranges. In the beginning of November, I posted a recipe for one of my favorite cocktails, Lemon Drop Martini and I received a recipe request for something similar made with oranges. I created this recipe with that request in mind. I was pleased with the results! This is a light citrus cocktail. Perfect for any time of year.
Mandarin Martini
Ingredients:
4 oz freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice
(about 2 oranges per drink)
½ oz orange liqueur
2 oz vodka
Method:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. If you don’t like pulp, strain the orange juice.
- Pour the orange juice, orange liqueur and vodka in the shaker. Shake until well chilled. Serve in a martini glass.
Cheers!
5 Comments
I am looking for cocktails for a New Years Eve party and this looks amazing. So simple and colourful
Thanks for the recipe.
OK – I have found my new go-to spot for cocktail inspiration
Love the idea of a mandarin martini and don’t even get me started re: the Caramel Apple. I’m going to have to go to the state store now *LOL* Happy New Year Lisa!
Happy New Year!
Hello
This looks really very refreshing and I have never tasted Mandarin Martini before.I will definitely make this at home.Thanks for its recipe.
Happy New Year Lisa,
Thank you for introducing me to the food blog world! I have so enjoyed exploring your site and others over the past week. Your photos are great and enticing. I enjoy a good cocktail and look forward to trying your Mandarin Martini. I nicknamed a friend of mine “The Mix Master” because she mixes wonderful and pretty cocktails. I’ll have to turn her on to your blog and let her know she’s got competition