Gin Smash with Orange

The gin smash with orange is a refreshing cocktail with a hint of orange and mint to cool off and brighten up a hot summer day.  This is one of those easy drinking gin cocktails that you can sip all day long.

Smashes are easy-drinking cocktails that get their name from the mint or other accouterments getting “smashed up” or bruised by the ice during the shaking process.

We recommend using a 1 part sugar to 1 part simple syrup for this cocktail. If you like your drink a little sweet use 1-1/2 oz of simple syrup. For this recipe, a sprig of mint is four or five leaves.

For more drinks like this smash check out our classic cocktails section.

Gin Smash with Orange

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 2 orange slices
• 2 sprigs mint

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Instructions

• Put one slice of orange and a sprig of mint into a cocktail shaker add the simple syrup and some good gin. Fill the shaker about half way with ice and shake with reckless abandon.
• Strain into a glass with ice, garnish with a small slice of orange and a sprig of mint.

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Course: Drinks, Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Picnic, Classic Cocktails