Ingredients
48 kumquats, halved and seeded
2 cups fresh orange juice (from 4 to 5 oranges)
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups fresh mint leaves
3 cups light rum
6 cups ice cubes
Preparation
In a large pitcher, stir together kumquats, orange juice, and sugar. Let stand 10 minutes. Add fresh mint leaves. Muddle mixture with a wooden spoon, crushing kumquats and mint. Stir in rum. Add ice cubes, and serve immediately. (Or, add ice to 8 glasses, and pour mixture over.)
