| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 21 days 20 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 2 liters |
Ingredients
- 1 pound kumquats, washed and thoroughly dried
- One 1.75-liter bottle of vodka
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Slice the kumquats in half and scrape out as many seeds as possible. Add the kumquats to a 2.5-liter container and cover with the vodka. Cover the container so that it is airtight and place it in the refrigerator. Let steep, refrigerated, for at least 3 weeks and up to 6 weeks before straining.
- When ready to strain, add the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring regularly, until the sugar has dissolved. Cool the simple syrup to room temperature.
- Strain the kumquat-cello into a 1.5-liter container. Stir in the simple syrup. Serve over ice or in cocktails as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 564 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
Reviews
Wow! I am so thrilled with how this recipe came out. I steeped the kumquats for the maximum recommendation of 6 weeks plus a few days longer. Taste phenomenal and makes tremendous cocktails. The four bottles I made will make great Christmas gift for family this year.