Name: Kumquat Champagne Cocktail
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

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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

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.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Champagne Sparkling Wine Wine Grand Marnier Liqueur Kumquat Citrus Fruit Brunch No-Cook New Years Bon Appétit

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