With Mandarins in season I knew I had to try this. This was the perfect balance of sweet and strong and was absolutely delicious.

Cocktail → Video

What you will need:

• 1 Mandarin, peeled and broken into pieces
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 60ml Aperol
• 30ml Bourbon
• A handful of ice
• Soda water
• A cocktail shaker

To garnish:

• Mandarin segments on a skewer
• Mint sprigs
  

Method

• Start by adding the mandarin pieces, sugar and lemon juice into your cocktail shaker and muddle it all down
• Add in the Aperol, Bourbon and ice and give it a good shake
• Pour into your desired glass and top with soda water
• Add a mandarin skewer and a mint sprig to garnish
• Serve and enjoy!