Ingredients

2

kumquats, sliced

5

fresh mint leaves

1

to 2 tablespoons simple syrup

Crushed ice

1/4

cup vodka

Preparation

In cocktail shaker, muddle kumquat slices and mint leaves with muddler or back of wooden spoon. Add simple syrup, ice and vodka. Cover; shake until thoroughly chilled. Pour into chilled martini glass, straining out ice, kumquats and mint. Garnish with additional kumquat slices and mint leaves, if desired.