This bright and refreshing orange bourbon old fashioned cocktail bursts with vibrant citrus flavor. High on the fresh factor and just barely sweet, this minty mandarin bourbon old fashioned smash is super refreshing and light. A bar spoon of sugar gives this cocktail only a hint of sweetness, allowing the mint, citrus, bitters, and bourbon to shine on high.
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This simple and refreshing cocktail carries a little sunshine in every sip. The mandarin orange citrus brightens everything up and gives the bourbon a nice touch of orange flavor. A pop of fresh mint and sparkling mineral water create a clean and refreshing finish for this thirst-quenching bourbon cocktail.
Easy Summer old fashioned cocktail with Bourbon orange and mint
I’ll add in a few dashes of aromatic Angostura bitters and a little bit of sugar to bump up the citrus and herbs right before muddling.
A light splash of sparkling mineral water gives the cocktail a cool refreshing finish introducing a delicate fizz to every little sip making it the perfect summer old fashioned!
If you’re looking for a clean-tasting sparkling summer bourbon drink made with simple and fresh ingredients, try this minty mandarin orange bourbon old fashioned. It’s perfect for when you crave a nice chilled cocktail to cool you down on warmer days since it’s not super sweet.
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Check out the video below to see how easy it is to make this cooling and refreshing bourbon smash cocktail!
Make A summery bourbon orange cocktail with mint
In a mixing glass, drop in a bar spoon of sugar and hit with a few dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters. Toss in fresh mandarin segments/slices and toss in fresh mint leaves.
Muddle Fresh Mandarin + Mint for your easy bourbon cocktail
Muddle everything together until the mandarin slices are crushed and juicy and the mint leaves release their oils/fragrance. This cocktail mixing glass set is always a favorite of mine! You can check it out in action in the video below!
It’s a great cocktail bar set with a nice elegant style perfect for mixing drinks at home.
Add Bourbon + Ice
Splash in bourbon and add ice. Stir well until evenly combined and totally chilled through.
Strain bourbon cocktail Over Fresh Ice + Add Sparkling Water
Grab a rocks glass filled with ice and strain the cocktail into your glass. Top with a light splash of your favorite sparkling mineral water. I used Perrier but you could use your favorite brand. Something like Topo Chico or San Pellegrino would be perfect in here as well!
Garnish this easy orange bourbon cocktail & Serve
Garnish with fresh mandarin slices and some mint leaves. Serve immediately and while it’s nice and cold.
Serve this simple bourbon old fashioned summer cocktail as a derby day cocktail or to cool off on hotter days… It makes a simple and most refreshing summer drink with citrus. While you’re at it, you might try this easy blueberry mint julep cocktail made with Four Roses bourbon too or maybe even this strawberry basil old fashioned!
How To Make A Minty orange Bourbon old fashioned Cocktail for summer
Mint Orange Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktail | Bourbon Summer Cocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Good Quality Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Your favorite brand. I used Four Roses bourbon
- 4 – 6 dashes Aromatic Angostura Bitters
- 1 heaping bar spoon Sugar
- 4 segments/slices Fresh Mandarin Orange
- 4 leaves Fresh Mint
- Sparkling Mineral Water - Your favorite brand. I used Perrier
Instructions
- In a large mixing glass add a bar spoon of sugar. Pour 4 dashes of Angostura bitters over the sugar.
- Toss in the mandarin orange and mint leaves. Muddle thoroughly until everything is crushed and mint leaves release their fragrance.
- Add a good amount of ice and stir well until cocktail is mixed and nicely chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and top off with a little splash of sparkling mineral water.
- Garnish with mandarin orange slices and fresh mint. Serve cold. Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Mint Orange Bourbon Old Fashioned Cocktail | Bourbon Summer Cocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Good Quality Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Your favorite brand. I used Four Roses bourbon
- 4 – 6 dashes Aromatic Angostura Bitters
- 1 heaping bar spoon Sugar
- 4 segments/slices Fresh Mandarin Orange
- 4 leaves Fresh Mint
- Sparkling Mineral Water - Your favorite brand. I used Perrier
Instructions
- In a large mixing glass add a bar spoon of sugar. Pour 4 dashes of Angostura bitters over the sugar.
- Toss in the mandarin orange and mint leaves. Muddle thoroughly until everything is crushed and mint leaves release their fragrance.
- Add a good amount of ice and stir well until cocktail is mixed and nicely chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and top off with a little splash of sparkling mineral water.
- Garnish with mandarin orange slices and fresh mint. Serve cold. Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
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