Categories: Drinks

Kumquat Cardamom Whisper – Mocktail Recipe

This Kumquat Cardamom Mocktail is the perfect choice for a refreshing and non-alcoholic drink to spice up your next gathering. It features a homemade kumquat cardamom syrup that brings together the sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors of kumquats and cardamom.

How to select and prepare kumquats for the mocktail

When selecting kumquats for your kumquat cardamom mocktail, look for ones that are bright orange in color and firm to the touch. Avoid any that are soft or blemished. To prepare the kumquats, simply slice them in half and remove the seeds.

Then, thinly slice the kumquats for the syrup and use a couple of thin slices for garnish when serving the mocktail.

This small, citrus fruit packs a big punch of flavor and adds a delightful tartness to the mocktail.

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Kumquat Cardamom Mocktail

This elegant mocktail features a homemade kumquat cardamom syrup that brings together the sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors of kumquats and cardamom.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, European
Keyword cardamom, Cherry juice mocktail, Kumquat, Kumquat cardamom mocktail
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 2 Drinks

Ingredients

Kumquat Cardamom Syrup:

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Kumquat sliced and deseeded
  • 1 tablespoon Cardamom pods lightly crushed

Kumquat Cardamom Mocktail:

  • 4 tablespoons kumquat cardamom syrup
  • 2 oz Water 60 ml
  • 2 oz Seedlip 60 ml (sub with more water)
  • 1 oz or 30 ml lemon juice
  • 4 dashes non-alcoholic bitters
  • Sparkling water To top each glass off
  • 3 slices Kumquat for garnish
  • 2 Sprigs of rosemary for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

Kumquat Cardamom Syrup:

  • In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, sliced kumquats, and cardamom pods. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until it has reduced by about a third and has a syrupy consistency.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool. Once cool, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Discard the solids and store the syrup in a clean bottle or jar in the refrigerator.

Mocktail Prep:

  • Into each a large mixing glass, add ice and pour 4 tbsp of the kumquat cardamom syrup, water, lemon juice, seedlip (or water) and 2 dashes of non-alcoholic bitters. Mix with a long spoon so all the flavors are well incorporated.
  • Prepare Glasses: Rim two glasses with rosemary sugar and fill with ice cubes.
  • Pour half the drink into each glass and top with sparkling water.
  • Garnish: Gently stir the mocktails to combine the flavors. Garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary and a few slices of kumquat.
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