Cumquat Bourbon Sour: A Video

Here is something I can add to the list of "Things I Can Make With Cumquats". It comes right after cumquat marmalade - which my Mum makes, incidentally, not me. I think I am going to have to make it my personal business to add to that list - they are just so endearing to look at and so deliciously tart. There is a lot of promise to be found in one of those golden orbs. 
Enter this cocktail -  a riff on a traditional Whiskey Sour. It is the perfect addition to anyone's "Things I Can Make With Cumquats" list - in my humble opinion. 
A big thank- you to my mate Brendan who not only taught me how to shoot video on my camera, but shot, edited and helped me drink the subject. It was a fun afternoon.


Cumquat Bourbon Sour
45ml Bourbon – I used Makers Mark
60ml Cumquat sour mix - see recipe below
1 egg white - optional*
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice cubes. 
Shake vigorously! 
Strain into a coupe glass. 
Wait a bit for the egg white to form a frothy head. 
Garnish with a slice of cumquat.  

*If you choose to use raw eggs in this recipe, please do so at your own risk. I only used the freshest of eggs and take no responsibility for any outcome from using raw eggs in cooking. Head here for more information about consuming raw eggs.

Cumquat Sour Mix
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Approx 15 cumquats, stems removed
Juice from 1 lemon

In a saucepan, add the water and sugar and bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar. 
Add the cumquats and boil for around 7 minutes. 
Ladle the cumquats and the syrup into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Pass the mix through a sieve and add the lemon juice. 
Leave to cool.  
Store in an air-tight jar the fridge for cumquat-related beverage emergencies.