Kumquat-Ginger Syrup (the blog post includes recipes for three cocktails recipes you can make with it). recipes

Kumquats are very tart and citrusy. They're the only citrus fruit that is eaten with the peel.

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For the Kumquat-Ginger Syrup

Ingredients

7 oz kumquats (about 25 or so), cut crosswise into thin slices

4 oz ginger, (about 4 thumb-sized pieces), sliced into 1/4 inch medallions

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups water

Method

Place everything into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently until the kumquats soften and begin to look slightly translucent, 15-20 minutes. Allow the syrup to cool, then transfer to a clean jar. Will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.

Besides cocktails, the syrup is wonderful mixed with a little club soda as refreshing non-alcoholic drink. It's delicious on yogurt or ice cream or drizzled on pound cake.

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