Kumquat liqueur
Kumquat liqueur is a sweet, aromatic alcoholic beverage made by macerating whole kumquats in a neutral spirit, often with sugar and sometimes additional spices like star anise or vanilla. It originates from regions where kumquats are cultivated, such as East Asia and the Mediterranean, and is often enjoyed as a digestif or cocktail ingredient. The liqueur captures the unique sweet-tart flavor of the fruit, which is typically eaten whole.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Kumquat liqueur is primarily high in carbohydrates due to its sugar content, with negligible protein and fat. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost from sugar and may contain trace amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants from the fruit, with a rough calorie ballpark of 100-150 kcal per ounce (30 ml).
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 IU |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 ounce (30 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike many liqueurs that use only fruit juice or zest, kumquat liqueur often incorporates the entire fruit, including the peel, which is edible and adds a distinctive bitter-sweet complexity. Culturally, it is sometimes associated with festive occasions in regions like Portugal and Italy, where it is used in traditional cocktails or enjoyed neat.
