Kumquat Mojito

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Ingredients

4 sprigs mint
2 tbs. superfine sugar
Juice of 1 lime
2 kumquats, halved
2 1/2 ounces light rum, such as Bacardi Superior
1 1/2 ounces club soda
4 ice cubes
Thinly cut sugarcane

Directions

STEP 1

In an old-fashioned glass, lightly mash the mint and sugar for 30 seconds or until the mint aroma is released.

STEP 2

Add the lime juice, then squeeze the kumquats to release their juices into the glass.

STEP 3

Drop in some of the kumquat shells, pour in the rum, top with the club soda, give it all a stir and finish with the ice cubes. Use the sugarcane as a stirrer.

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