How to make kumquat and honey juice to cool down in the summer

Every July and August, kumquats – a small fruit with dark yellow skin, mild aroma, and a refreshing sweet and sour taste – begin their peak season and quickly become a “hot” ingredient in refreshing drinks.

One of the simple but extremely attractive recipes is kumquat juice with honey. The mild sourness and slightly spicy taste of kumquat peel combined with the mild sweetness of honey and a little saltiness from salt will create a drink that is both delicious and good for your health.

Ingredients to prepare

- 10–15 ripe kumquats (dark yellow)
- 1g salted apricot (or regular salt)
- Enough honey (about 2 teaspoons)
- 350ml filtered water
- Moderate ice cubes
- 1 slice of lemon for decoration
- (Optional) a few sprigs of mint for added flavor

How to do it

Step 1: Prepare kumquat

Rinse the kumquats under running water and drain or pat dry. Place the fruit in a cup and mash lightly with a pestle to separate the seeds and release the essential oils from the skin. If you like, you can mash them with a few sprigs of mint for a refreshing flavor.

Step 2: Mix salt

Remove the kumquat seeds, keep the flesh and juice. Add the salted kumquat to the mashed kumquat, mix well to absorb the flavor.

Step 3: Prepare water

Add water and honey to the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Then add ice cubes to the glass and garnish with a slice of lemon at the rim.

Finished product

The finished glass of kumquat juice with honey has a light yellow color, a light aroma of kumquat peel essential oil, a harmonious sweet and sour taste, and is refreshing to drink. This is not only a great thirst quencher for summer days but also helps purify the body, aid digestion and soothe the throat.

Good luck and enjoy!