For simple syrup, stir together sugar, water and mandarin orange slices in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until syrup like; cool completely. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl; discard mixture in sieve. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Elevate your cocktail game with the Viski smoker cocktail kit from Hy-Vee. This smoky plus sweet cocktail will transport you to a world of delightful indulgence.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 1
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Orange Simple Syrup | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| ¼ c. water | ||
| 1 Basket & Bushel mandarin orange, sliced | ||
| Bourbon Spritz | ||
| 1 ½ bourbon | ||
| 1 oz. Aperol liqueur | ||
| ½ oz. mandarin orange simple syrup | ||
| 3 oz. prosecco sparkling wine | ||
| 3 Woodford Reserve bourbon cherries, for garnish | ||
| mandarin orange peel ribbon, for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Bowl
- 14-oz. rocks glass
- Viski smoker cocktail kit
- 2-in.-square ice cube
Directions
For each bourbon spritz, stir together bourbon, Aperol and mandarin simple syrup in a 14-oz. rocks glass. Using the Viski smoker cocktail kit, smoke bourbon mixture according to manufacturer’s directions or to desired smoke level.
To serve, add a 2-in.-square ice cube to cocktail mixture; top with prosecco. Garnish with bourbon cherries and a mandarin orange peel, if desired.
Note: Nutrition Facts are not available for specialty alcohols.