Kumquat Cocktail

Kumquats are a fairly under-appreciated fruit, at least here in the United States.  But with their explosive sweet tart flavor, that really shouldn’t be the case.  Once you try them all muddled up in this cocktail, you may have to keep a little supply on hand! I brought this to my fellow potters at my pottery studio one evening, and it’s fair to say that while I am not the most talented potter, I was the most popular that night ;).

Kumquat Mint Cocktail

Here is all you need to know about kumquats, and you should definitely keep in mind that you can eat the whole fruit, so feel free to nibble on the slices of kumquat you’ll use to garnish these drinks!  The mint sprigs are nice for nibbling as well….

Kumquat Mint Cocktail: Citrusy and tart with a bit of sweetness, this is a refreshing and gorgeous cocktail, and a great way to make the most of kumquat season!

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What Kind of Glasses to Serve Kumquat Mint Cocktail in?

I picked coupe glasses, which look like small bowl-like champagne glasses.  Champagne glasses would also be perfect, as would small martini glasses.  This cocktail is so pretty, it will look gorgeous in whatever glass you choose!

Kumquat Mint Cocktail

How to Make a Kumquat Mint Cocktail

Muddle the kumquats, mint, and honey in a cocktail shaker.

Kumquat Mint Cocktail

Add the vodka and ice and shake, shake, shake until chilled.  

Kumquat Mint Cocktail

Add the kumquat slices and mint sprigs for garnish into two champagne or coupe glasses.

Kumquat Mint Cocktail

Pour the cocktail into the glasses, dividing it evenly.

Kumquat Mint Cocktail

Top each glass with ¼ cup of ginger beer.  Serve chilled.

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Kumquat Mint Cocktail

Citrusy and tart with a bit of sweetness, this is a refreshing and gorgeous cocktail, and a great way to make the most of kumquat season!
Yield: 2 people
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 8 kumquats , sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave or simple syrup
  • 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) vodka
  • Ice
  • 4 ounces (½ cup) ginger beer
  • Kumquat slices and mint sprigs for garnish

Directions

  • Muddle the kumquats, mint, and honey in a cocktail shaker. Add the vodka and ice and shake, shake, shake until chilled.
  • Add the kumquat slices and mint sprigs for garnish into two champagne or coupe glasses. Pour the cocktail into the glasses, dividing it evenly. Top each glass with ¼ cup of ginger beer. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 526IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutrition values are provided as an estimate. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.

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