Kumquat Liqueur
Let Kumquat Liqueur take you away to the warm shores of Greece, with a unique combination of tart and sweet, citrusy vodka infusion. Super easy to make with only 3 ingredients, it adds an exciting dimension to your favorite cocktails. Known as Kumquatcello, similar to Limoncello.
Servings 1 litre
Equipment
- large glass jar with lid
Ingredients
- 60 organic kumquats
- 1 litre Vodka
- 2 cups sugar syrup
Instructions
- Wash the kumquats with hot water to remove any wax or pesticides (if not organic)
- Carefully cut one end off the kumquat, and pinch and squeeze the other end of the fruit, so the inside kumquat fruit pops out whole, leaving the skin of the kumquat. It might take a few tries to understand how the fruit pops out.
- Place kumquat peels into a glass container with a lid so they are easy to remove (in photos I used 2 empty vodka bottles). Store in a cool, dark place for 40 days. The longer it sits, the better the taste will be. Every week I shook the bottle around the mix it around
- Strain the vodka through a fine mesh sieve or through a cheesecloth. Squeeze the kumquats of any liquid, if possible.
- Add 2 cups of sugar syrup to Kumquat Infusion. Taste and adjust sugar per your desired sweetness.
- Using a funnel, pour the Kumquat Liqueur into bottles of your choice with a lid. Keep refrigerated.