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.
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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