I designed this cocktail as a welcome drink for a culinary event at the Marbella Nido Suites hotel in Corfu where kumquat grows and is used in many food preparations. It is a tiny citrus fruit full of flavour and aroma. The rich creaminess of the extra virgin olive oil suits this very well.
Ingredients
- 1 kumquat
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 70ml vodka
- 15 ml vermouth dry
- 15ml kumquat liqueur
- 7.5ml simple syrup
- 7.5ml high phenolic Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 egg white
Method
Muddle kumquat with basil. Add all the rest and 3 ice cubes. Shake well for 1 minute. Strain and pour in a glass with 1 ice cube and 1 kumquat on a stick