This cocktail recipe is highly customisable. You can adjust the sweetness, choose different types of citrus or even swap the vodka for another spirit to suit your taste. The bright colours and fresh ingredients can be a real mood booster, perfect for lifting your spirits or impressing guests at a party.
Ingredients:
- 6 mint leaves
- 4 slices of lemon
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon curd
- 1 tablespoon vodka
- Club soda
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Lemon slices (optional)
- 2 orange slices (large)
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
- Orange slices (optional)
Method:
In a shaker, muddle 6 mint leaves and 4 lemon slices to release the flavours.
Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup, 1 tablespoon of lemon curd and 1 tablespoon of vodka.
Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with club soda to taste.
Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
Orange Citrus Smash
In a separate shaker, muddle 6 mint leaves and 2 large orange slices.
Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup, 1 tablespoon of orange marmalade and 1 tablespoon of vodka.
Fill shaker with ice again and shake until chilled.
Strain into another glass filled with ice.
Top with club soda to taste.
Optional garnish with orange slices and fresh mint leaves.
