KUMQUAT-CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS

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Candied kumquats are a colorful addition to these celebratory sparkling drinks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pints kumquats, pricked a few times with a pin
Cold water
3 cups sugar
2 bottles chilled Champagne
Tangerine wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place kumquats in a largesaucepan. 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.

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