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The classy orange cocktail is so easy to make and very refreshing.

Citrus fruit works so well in cocktails a it adds fruitiness and acidity.

You only need 4 ingredients and a cocktail shaker to make this drink.

The below measurements make 1 drink but you can easily double or triple it if you have a big cocktail shaker.

Though I prefer gin, this recipe also works really well with vodka or tequila!

When making a cocktail at home, I like keeping it simple and since I always have and love the flavor, cointreau was a must in this drink!

This cocktail recipe is not very sweet so if you prefer a sweet drink, add a bit of simple syrup.

Before adding the simple syrup, I recommend trying your orange as it can be very sweet, especially when the fruit is in season.

Simply syrup is 1:1 ratio water to sugar and can be made in minutes in a small sauce pan.

Just be sure the syrup is fully cooled before adding it to your cocktail.

This cocktail is shaken not stirred and there is a bit of a scientific reason behind it.

Stirring the mixture chills and dilutes a cocktail whereas shaking additionally changes its texture.

While shaken inside the shaker, the ice also aerates the drink with tiny air bubbles. This gives the cocktail a slightly cloudy appearance.