10090 minutes
A homemade cordial featuring the vibrant flavors of kumquats and clementines, accented with white rum and aromatic spices.
cups
Boiling Water
tablespoons
Clementine Juice, fresh
tablespoons
Kumquats, thinly sliced, seeds removed
each
Clementine, thinly sliced
each
White Rum
0.25 fluid ounces
Whole Allspice Berries
each
Star Anise, broken if necessary
each
1. Make Simple Syrup
In a glass measuring cup or bowl, combine ¼ cup of superfine sugar with 1 tablespoon of boiling water. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.
2. Combine Ingredients for Infusion
In a glass bottle or jar with a lid, combine the sugar syrup, fresh clementine juice, sliced kumquats, sliced clementine, white rum, whole allspice berries, and star anise. Seal the bottle or jar and shake well to mix.
3. Infuse for One Week
Place the sealed bottle or jar in a cool, dark place. Shake once a day for a full week to ensure the flavors meld together.
4. Strain and Serve
After a week, strain the mixture if desired, and serve the cordial as an aperitif or in cocktails.
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