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Kumquat Mojito
Prep Time:
2
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
1
minute
minute
Total Time:
3
minutes
minutes
Servings:
1
serving
Author:
Nick Evans
If you can get your hands on some fresh kumquats, this is a must-try cocktail. Refreshing and zesty and perfect for any occasion – winter or spring!
Equipment
1
Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
3
kumquats
6-8
mint leaves
2
ounces
white rum
½
lime
,
juice only
1
ounce
simple syrup
Sugared kumquat slices
,
garnish
Simple Syrup:
1
cup
sugar
1
cup
water
Instructions
Make simple syrup in advance by heating water and sugar in a small pot until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make a cocktail by halving kumquats and adding to a cocktail shaker with mint. Muddle well.
Add fresh lime, rum, simple syrup, and ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
Add mojito to a cocktail glass with all the ice from the shaker as well.
Garnish with slices of kumquat sprinkled with sugar and/or fresh mint leaves.
NOTE: Kumquats have lots of little seeds. Just muddle these into the drink. No need to strain them out.
Notes
Cocktail recipe from
Mix Shake Stir
.
Nutrition
Calories:
262
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
34
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Sodium:
25
mg
|
Potassium:
193
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
27
g
|
Vitamin A:
437
IU
|
Vitamin C:
37
mg
|
Calcium:
65
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg