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The Bristol's Winter Caipirinha
[Photo: Robyn Lee]
The tart lime and kumquat make this cocktail from Debbi Peek of The Bristol in Chicago an ideal option for margarita or mojito-lovers who are looking to branch out. Be sure to shake vigorously to get the oils from the herbs and fruit into the drink.
About This Recipe
| Yield: | makes 1 cocktail |
| Active time: | 7 minutes |
| Total time: | 7 minutes |
| Special equipment: | mixing glass, muddler |
Ingredients
- 3 lime wedges
- 4 kumquats, cut in half
- 10 rosemary needles
- Scant 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ounces cachaça
- Ice
- Garnish: rosemary sprig and additional sliced kumquats
Procedures
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In a mixing glass, muddle lime wedges, kumquats, rosemary needles, and sugar. Add cachaça and fill with ice. Shake well. Pour ingredients unstrained into a rocks glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig and additional sliced kumquats.
