Kumquat Cocktail: The Golden Hour | Tasting Table
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
1 cocktail
Ingredients
  • Kumquat Purée
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1½ cups kumquats, halved and seeds discarded
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ounce kumquat purée
  • 1 ounce gin
  • ¼ ounce Aperol
  • Ice
  • Sparkling wine
Directions
  1. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the sugar and water. Heat until the sugar is dissolved, then add the kumquats and lemon juice and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the kumquats are tender and liquid is syrupy, about 15 minutes. Use a spoon to remove any film that rises to the surface, then transfer the liquid and kumquats to a blender. Blend until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pour into a container and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine ½ ounce of the cooled kumquat puree with the gin and Aperol and dry shake. Add the ice and shake again. Double-strain the cocktail, pouring the cocktail through the cocktail strainer over a fine-mesh strainer into a Champagne glass. Top with sparkling wine and serve immediately.