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    Kumquat mojito

    Tastier than a traditional mint version, and much more colourful

    By Marie Claire
    Published 23 December 2009 In Features

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    Tastier than a traditional mint version, and much more colourful

    Tastier than a traditional mint version, and much more colourful

    Ingredients: 4 lime wedges 20-25 mint leaves 2-3 kumquats 1 tbsp granulated white sugar 50ml Bacardi 50ml orange juice

    Method: 1. Into a cocktail shaker add the lime wedges, mint leaves, kumquats and sugar 2. Muddle well 2. Add the Bacardi and orange juice 3. Fill the shaker with ice, then shake for at least six seconds 4. Pour the liquid into a highball glass and add plenty of crushed ice 5. Serve!

    This original recipe comes courtesy of the ever-talented bartenders at Ping Pong.

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