Absolut Mandrin Punch
Approachable, balanced but still packs a punch!
Written by: Scott vAn Dort
With just a handful of ingredients, our Absolut Mandrin Punch cocktail is a simple recipe and satisfying sip for any summer party.
Using Absolut Mandrin, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and a splash of lemon and lime, the cocktail provides depth of flavor with a sharp, citrusy brightness.
“The flavor of the mandarin is full-bodied, the pineapple gives it a tropical sweetness, then you’ve got the ginger ale that balances everything out,” says Rico Dynan, bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador.
Zesty, tropical and fresh, the Absolut Mandrin Punch is quick and easy to make, whether for individual serves or as party pitchers. Learn how to make this sweet, summery cocktail in just a few steps below.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Absolut Mandrin
- 45 ml Pineapple Juice
- 45 ml Ginger Ale
- 1 Lemon Wedge
- 1 Lime Wedge
- Ice Cubes
What You’ll Need
- Jigger (or measuring instrument)
- Highball Glass
- Bar Spoon
- Knife
How to Mix
- Measure and pour the pineapple juice into the highball glass.
- Measure and pour the Absolut Mandrin into the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top up with ginger ale.
- Stir well with the spoon.
- Garnish with both a lemon wedge and a lime wedge.
Add a Twist
Absolut Mandrin is part of our citrus family of vodkas, so why not mix things up? Absolut Citron brings a bright, zesty twist. Alternatively, go bold and bitter with delicious Absolut Grapefruit.
Remember to sub out the lime wedge garnish for a lemon or grapefruit wedge to double down on your favorite citrus flavors.
But it’s not all about changing the base or the garnish. If you’re a ginger nut, you can switch out this lighter ginger ale for a deeper, warmer ginger beer. And a spicy rim isn’t just for a margarita – a bit of Mexican chili and lime seasoning can go a long way to dial up the heat and bring lip-smacking firepower.
Common questions
Still looking for tips and inspiration for Absolut Mandrin Punch? We’ll leave you with these common questions.
For a more balance and bubbles, you should use ginger ale to make your Absolut Mandrin Punch. You can still use ginger beer, though this is a brewed drink rather than a soda, so it would make the cocktail a little weighty.
Yes! Absolut Mandrin Punch is our own, creative take on a tropical punch. A punch typically refers to a mixed drink that uses a combination of spirits – in this case, vodka – fruit juices, sodas and citrus. We think we’ve ticked all the boxes there!
You can mix Absolut Mandrin vodka with ginger ale and lime juice for a subtly spicy Absolut Mandrin Mule. Or if you’re looking for something sweeter, try mixing with lemon juice, passion fruit syrup and simple syrup for an Absolut Mandrin Crush.
“I’m gonna get comments from people talking about the old punch recipe – one of sour, two of sweet – but I don’t care. This is artistic license. It’s called the Absolut Mandrin Punch.”
Ricardo 'Rico' Dynan, Absolut Global Brand Ambassador