This recipe for a refreshing kumquat drink is perfect for hot days, easy to make, and incredibly delicious.
On a hot day, a glass of sweet and sour, refreshing kumquat juice will instantly cool you down and energize your body.
On hot, sunny days, the body often feels sluggish, dehydrated, and irritable. A refreshing, cooling drink will instantly "cool down" the body and provide energy. Among summer ingredients, kumquats, which are nearing the end of their season, are the "star" of these days.
Kumquats – small, golden-yellow fruits with a sweet and sour taste mixed with a slight astringency and a distinctive refreshing aroma – are not only delicious but also help to cool the body and detoxify it. Especially when made into syrup or brewed with tea, the flavor of kumquats becomes incredibly appealing.
Here are two recipes for kumquat-based drinks that are easy to make and suitable for everyone in the family.
1. Kumquat and rosehip syrup – the “golden ingredient” for hot days.
Ingredient:
- 2kg kumquats
- 200g rock sugar
- 5g salt
- 2 tablespoons of honey
Making:
- Wash the kumquats thoroughly with diluted salt water, then drain. Gently squeeze out the seeds but leave the flesh and peel intact.
- Put the kumquats in a pot with rock sugar and salt, stir gently. Simmer over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, then add honey, stir well, and turn off the heat.
finished productGolden yellow syrup, fragrant with the essential oils of the peel, with a harmonious sweet and sour taste. Can be mixed with water, tea, or fruit for a refreshing and cooling drink. Can be stored for up to 1 year in a cool, dry place.
2. Kumquat Oolong Tea – Refreshing and invigorating.
Ingredient:
- 1.5 teaspoons kumquat syrup
- A pinch of oolong tea
- 200ml boiling water
- Ice cubes and lemon slices for garnish.
Instructions:
- Steep oolong tea for 3–5 minutes, then strain to remove the tea leaves.
- Mix the kumquat syrup with a little water, then pour in the oolong tea and stir well. Add ice and a lemon slice for garnish.
finished productThe slightly astringent taste of oolong tea, combined with the sweet and sour, refreshing aroma of kumquat, creates a drink that both cools you down and helps keep you alert.
With just kumquats and a few simple steps, you can easily make a refreshing summer drink that's both delicious and good for your health.