Hey Guys and Gals! Whiskey infused with kumquats, vanilla and cinnamon, with an optional syrup.
Ingredients
Step 1
- 3 cups whiskey
- 1 cup kumquats
- 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Step 2 (optional)
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
Directions
- Boil the kumquats for about a minute to take the wax off the peels. Cut them in half.
- Combine with the rest of Step 1 in the container, seal and shake.
- Steep in a cool, dry place for 72 hours.
- Strain through moistened cheesecloth, gently wringing it. Strain again through a coffee filter if needed.
- Optional: boil the water, stir in the sugar until dissolved and let it cool completely. Add to the whiskey to taste.
- Rest in a dark place for 15 days, filter again and bottle.
