Description
A refreshing cocktail featuring torch-burnt mandarin oranges combined with gin and tonic for a delightful citrusy drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 mandarin oranges
- 1 – 1½ tablespoons sugar or raw sugar
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)
- 3 ounces gin
- 10 – 12 ice cubes
- 6 ounces tonic water
Instructions
- Slice the mandarin oranges and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Pat the oranges dry and sprinkle with sugar.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the oranges for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Allow the torched oranges to cool slightly.
- Squeeze the juice from the oranges into a measuring cup, straining out seeds.
- Mix the orange juice with gin and lime juice.
- Fill two glasses halfway with ice, divide gin mixture, and top with tonic water.
- Garnish with slices of burnt mandarin.
Notes
Add fresh mint leaves or a sprig of rosemary for extra flavor. Use soda water for fizz without added calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cocktail, gin and tonic, burnt mandarin oranges, refreshing drink, easy cocktail