Kumquat Martini (Easy Citrus Cocktail)
Kumquat martini are a great way to enjoy the kumquat season. Heaven knows that this has to be one of the best ways to use kumquats. EVER.
If you can get your hands on some kumquats, you need to make this kumquat martini cocktail!
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As you may know from my previous post on how to eat kumquats, these little pearls of citrus googness are the opposite of what we’re accustomed to with other citrus fruit, like oranges and tangerines. The skin of the kumquat is sweet, and the juice is sour.
Kumquat martini are the perfect way to take advantage of this sweet and sour goodness. I combined the kumquats with Grand Marnier and vodka for a winning combination! If you want to cut down on sugar, see the notes for a different option for rimming the glasses!
If you have any kumquats on your tree, or have picked some up at your local market, give this kumquat martini recipe a go. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Here are some other kumquat recipes you may enjoy, too.
Frosty Kumquat Martini
original recipe by Christina Conte makes 2 large martini
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Ingredients
- kumquats
- ice cubes
- Grand Marnier
- Ketel One Citroen vodka
- caster or superfine sugar
- extra sugar for rimming the glasses/or kumquat powder (see notes)
DIrections
Special equipment: Vitamix (I have this model) or blender and martini glasses
Prep the glasses for the Kumquat Martinis
Prepare the glasses by rubbing half a kumquat around the rim and dipping in sugar.
Cut the kumquats in half and remove all the pits. Keep two or three thin slices aside to garnish the glass.
Make the Kumquat Martini
Put the ice, kumquats, Grand Marnier, vodka and sugar in the blender jar.
Blend until smooth and pour into martini glasses.
Serve immediately. (Was this last instruction even necessary?)
Take a look at my other cocktails. You’ll also find a few just below, as well.
CHEERS!
Frosty Kumquat Martini (One of the Best Ways to Use Kumquats!)
Special Equipment
- 1 blender or Vitamix
Ingredients
- 12 kumquats
- 1 ½ cups ice cubes
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- 2 oz Ketel One Citroen vodka or substitute plain vodka if you like
- 3 tsp caster sugar plus extra sugar for rimming the glasses
Instructions
- Prepare the glasses by rubbing half a kumquat around the rim and dipping in sugar.
- Cut the kumquats in half and remove all the pits. Keep two or three thin slices aside to garnish the glass.
- Put the ice, kumquats, Grand Marnier, vodka and sugar in the blender jar.
- Blend until smooth and pour into martini glasses.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar and alcohol to your desired taste/strength.
- Great tip from reader Jacqueline Lawless "I dehydrate my kumquats and use them in my homemade granola and as a garnish in cocktails. I also put a few dried kumquats into a spice blender, blitz them into a powder and rim my cocktail glasses with the powder for an extra zing."
Nutrition
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I’m going to make these today. I would like to share a little tip with you as well. I dehydrate my kumquats and use them in my homemade granola and as a garnish in cocktails. I also put a few dried kumquats into a spice blender, blitz them into a powder and rim my cocktail glasses with the powder for an extra zing. Using powdered kumquats on the rim on a glass with a Golden Dream cocktail is heaven. I hope you try it and love it as much as my family do. Thanks for the fabulous recipes!
Oh I love this idea, Jacqueline! I will add it to my post as it sounds wonderful (I will credit you!) Thank you so much!
I seriously need this service! How handy for parties too. No one wants to go out for more booze when the party’s going! I love your martini too! I’ll bet it tastes amazing!
Right? Drizly’s a lifesaver! ;)