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kumquat liqueur

Kumquat Liqueur (A Kumquat Version of Limoncello)

Course Beverages
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Additional Time 10 days
Total Time 10 days 23 minutes
Servings 1 750 ml bottle
Calories 2102
Author Christina Conte (from an aunt's recipe)
A "limoncello" type liqueuer made from kumquats.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups kumquats
  • ½ liter pure cane alcohol 45 proof (see notes)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 10 oz water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Peel the kumquats, and place the rind in a large glass jar or container then cover with the alcohol. Seal with a lid leave in a cool, dark place for 10 days.
  • At the end of 10 days, strain the alcohol and discard the rinds.
  • Put the sugar and 10 ounces of water into a pot over medium heat, and stir to melt the sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and cool completely. When cool, mix the sugar syrup with the alcohol and strain again, this time using a cheesecloth or even some paper towel inside the tea strainer (like I used in the photo above), then pour into small bottles or one larger bottle.
  • Keep the Kumquat liqueur in the freezer and enjoy as is, or even mix it with some milk for a creamy, and less potent version.

Notes

  • Use milk (or milk and cream) for a creamy kumquat liqueur.
  • Try to find pure cane alcohol (do not use vodka) if you use 190 proof, use only 250 ml and increase the water to 600 ml.

Nutrition

Serving: 1750 ml bottle | Calories: 2102kcal | Carbohydrates: 235g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 221g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg
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