Kumquat Mojito
This citrusy twist on the classic cocktail blends fresh kumquats, mint, lime, and a splash of rum for a refreshing summer drink.
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.
This recipe originally appeared in “Latin Inspirations.” Recipe excerpted from Latin Chic: Entertaining With Style and Sass.
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Carolina Buia and Isabel C. González, coauthors of the party planner and cookbook Latin Chic: Entertaining With Style and Sass.
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