Kumquat-Champagne Cocktails
Candied kumquats are a colorful addition to these celebratory sparkling drinks.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 pints kumquats, pricked a few times with a pin
- Cold Water
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 bottles Chilled Champagne
- Tangerine Wedges for Garnish
Instructions
- Place kumquats in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Drain immediately. Repeat twice.
- Add sugar and 2 cups water to drained kumquats in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat immediately, and let kumquats and syrup cool completely.
- Spoon 3 kumquats and 1 tablespoon syrup into each of 12 Champagne glasses. Top off with Champagne, and garnish with tangerine wedges.