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.
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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 17 minutesminutes
Servings 2Drinks
Ingredients
Kumquat Cardamom Syrup:
1cupWater
1cupSugar
1cupKumquatsliced and deseeded
1tablespoonCardamom podslightly crushed
Kumquat Cardamom Mocktail:
4tablespoonskumquat cardamom syrup
2 ozWater60 ml
2 ozSeedlip 60 ml (sub with more water)
1 ozor 30 ml lemon juice
4dashes non-alcoholic bitters
Sparkling water To top each glass off
3slicesKumquatfor garnish
2Sprigs of rosemaryfor 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.