Mandarintini

Name: Mandarintini
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Citron vodka — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz); Mandarine Napoléon liqueur — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Red bitter (e.g., Campari) — 10 ml (1/3 oz); Apple cider (unsweetened) — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)

A bubbly, fruity and bitter vodka cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 15.5% ABV ∙

The Mandarintini shakes citron vodka with Mandarine Napoléon liqueur, a red bitter and unsweetened apple cider, served up.

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish

Orange slice

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: Citron vodka 45 mlMandarine Napoléon liqueur 15 mlRed bitter 10 mlApple cider (unsweetened) 45 ml
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Garnish with an orange slice

History

The Mandarintini is a citrus-forward martini variation built on citron vodka and Mandarine Napoléon, a Belgian mandarin-and-cognac liqueur first marketed in 1892. The recipe is described as adapted from a drink discovered in 2005 at Aqua Spirit, a cocktail bar and lounge in Hong Kong.

FAQ

What is in a Mandarintini?

Citron vodka, Mandarine Napoléon liqueur, a red bitter such as Campari, and unsweetened apple cider.

How strong is a Mandarintini?

About 15.5% ABV. The apple cider and the water from shaking make it lighter than a spirit-only Martini.