Kumquat Champagne CocktailScott Peterson
Sweet and tangy kumquats make this sparkling cocktail extra special.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced kumquats
1/3 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
1/4 cup sugar
1 750-ml bottle brut Champagne, well chilled
Preparation
Step 1
Using back of large spoon, mash first 3 ingredients in bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Strain mixture through fine sieve set over bowl, pressing on solids.
Step 2
Pour 2 tablespoons kumquat syrup into each of four 6-ounce Champagne flutes. Fill each with 2/3 cup Champagne.
