Posted: 29 Dec 2013 - bookcooker
Looking for a festive and slightly special cocktail to ring
in the new year? How about this incredibly easy and refreshing kumquat
cocktail? I picked this cocktail because kumquats are so pretty and cute
and in dreary December I am always in the mood for bright citrus flavors.
Little did I know that the kumquat does hold special meaning for the new
year - Chinese New Year that is. Kumquat represents prosperity and
according to tradition (so says the internet), anyone who eats kumquat at the
new year will be insured good fortune, prosperity and happiness. With
that in mind, this is the perfect cocktail to ring in 2014! Happy New Year
and I wish you good fortune, prosperity and happiness!
Kumquat Cocktail, adapted from Epicurious.com
Ingredients (for 4 cocktails)
1 and 1/4 cup thinly sliced kumquats, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup grand marnier
1/4 cup of sugar
1 750 ml bottle of chilled champagne (or other bubbly)
Kumquat Cocktail, adapted from Epicurious.com
Ingredients (for 4 cocktails)
1 and 1/4 cup thinly sliced kumquats, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup grand marnier
1/4 cup of sugar
1 750 ml bottle of chilled champagne (or other bubbly)
Directions:
1. In a small bowl muddle
the first three ingredients together with the back of a spoon.
2. Let sit for 10
minutes. Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer.
3. Pour two tablespoons of
kumquat liqueur into champagne flutes and top with champagne.
4. Garnish with sliced
kumquats.
Cheers!
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