Tangerine Sparkling Margarita

Ingredients

• 2 oz tangerine juice
• 1 oz lime juice
• 3 mint leaves
• 2 oz Anejo Tequila
• 1 oz Cointreau
• ice
• 1 oz sparkling water
• *Sugar to rim glass, (optional)
• Mint sprig for garnish (optional)
• Tangerine peel for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine tangerine juice, lime juice, and mint leaves.
2. Using a muddler, mash the mint.
3. Add tequila, Cointreau, and ice. Shake until chilled.
4. *To sweeten the cocktail, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip into sugar. (optional).
5. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
6. Add sparkling water.
7. Garnish with fresh mint and a tangerine peel.