Lucky Old Sport Rickey

Ingredients:

2 oz gin

1 oz fresh lime juice

1 oz fresh mandarin orange juice

1/2 oz simple syrup or agave nectar (optional, adjust to taste)

Club soda

Mandarin orange slices and lime wheels for garnish

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Directions:

Squeeze fresh lime and mandarin oranges, plus simple syrup (if using) into a container and mix to combine.

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

Pour 2 oz of gin over the ice.

Add the citrus mix into the glass over the gin.

Fill the rest of the glass with club soda, leaving some space at the top.

Give the cocktail a gentle stir to combine all the ingredients.

Place a slice of mandarin orange and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass for garnish.

Place a sprig of fresh mint on top of the drink.

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing blend of citrus and gin.