Kumquat Cocktail
Description
You've probably stopped in the supermarket more than once in front of tiny oblong oranges labeled "kumquat," wondering how to use them. Let's start with this cocktail. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the kumquats, cut 8 of them in half crosswise, and thread 2 onto a cocktail pick or straw to use as cocktail garnish.
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Step 2
2. Squeeze juice from a fresh lemon – ready-made bottled juice is not suitable for high-quality cocktails.
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Step 3
3. Place kumquats, lemon juice, and ginger syrup into a shaker. Shake well and let steep for 1-2 minutes to develop a unique aroma and flavor.
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Step 4
4. Add vodka to the shaker, shake, and pour the drink into a tall glass with ice.
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Step 5
5. Top up the glass to the brim with a clear sparkling drink such as "7Up" or "Sprite," garnish with kumquats on a cocktail pick, and serve immediately.