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Kumquats!

They are a great substitute for limes in your gin & tonic, or vodka-tonic.

Nybes at 6:03PM on 01/18/08

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Kumquats!

Kumquats are GREAT for flavoring vodka. Slice a good amount of them in halves, place in a very clean jar with a bottle of fair to good quality vodka and stick it in the fridge for a few weeks. Trust me!
I grew up in South Florida and am very fond of both Kumquats and Loquats

EDL1215 at 11:05PM on 01/19/08

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Kumquats!

I make a heavy Simple Syrup and and boil Kumquats (halved lengthwise) in it along with some fresh hot Chilli peppers for a few minutes until they just start to get tender then let them steep to room temp. Pour off the excess syrup and you've got a great sweet/tart/hot condiment. The color is great. I made this up when I didn't have any Cranberries to make Cranberry sauce for thanksgiving. I've made this every Thanksgiving since then.

The excess syrup can be strained and used to flavor a cocktail, garnished with a Kumquat of course.

Hell2Heights at 2:07PM on 01/19/08