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Kumquat Champagne Cocktail

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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

  1. 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.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesChampagneSparkling WineWineGrand MarnierLiqueurKumquatCitrusFruitBrunchNo-CookNew YearsBon Appétit
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