After we made our kumquat marmalade, we still had more fruit. So why stop there when you can also make a seasonal cocktail. What’s unique about kumquats, is that the sweetness comes from the rind and the sour tartness is from the fruit. When eaten together the tart-sweet combination is refreshing and so is this kumquat martini.

Kumquats in vodka

A simple syrup is so easy to make and always a flavorful addition for an extra pop of flavor for any cocktail.

Kumquat Martini

Serves 2

Ingredients

6 oz Tito’s vodka

Ice

4 slices kumquat for garnish

Kumquat simple syrup:

1/2 cup thinly sliced kumquats
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 boiling water

Instructions

In a small sauce pan bring sugar and water to a boil.
Simmer until sugar is dissolved and sliced kumquats, remove from heat and macerate with a wooden spoon.
Let cool completely.

Shake 6oz vodka and 2 tbs kumquat simple syrup with cracked ice.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with 2 kumquat slices

Enjoy!