Kumquat Margarita

Our Kumquat Margarita is a citrus-infused adventure. From the first sip, your taste buds will be dazzled by the sweet and tangy flavours that unfold – the vibrant essence of kumquat with fresh lime juice that brightens the composition. A unique take on a classic, this Margarita is a celebration of citrus bliss. Bring a taste of Mexico to your party. Salud!

1. Fill shaker with ice and add cocktail
2. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds
3. Salt rim of martini glass and strain cocktail in
4. Garnish with a slice of dried lime

As befits any cocktail with a hundred years of history, the Margarita’s provenance is unclear. Tijuanan restaurateur Carlos ‘Danny’ Herrera claimed to have created the drink in the 1940s for a dancer, Marjorie King. However, it's thought that the Margarita – or ‘Daisy’ – was already being widely consumed in Mexico’s major cities a decade earlier and was possibly first served there by an Irish bartender called Madden. In any case, by the mid 50s, a California-based José Cuervo distributor was promoting tequila in the US using a printed Margarita recipe. The cocktail has held its ground remarkably well in the intervening years, sparking dozens of variations. Our own version – the Kumquat Margarita – offers a playful citrusy twist on this Mexican classic. It’s the perfect choice for a seasonal party and an ideal partner for spicy nibbles.

Our Kumquat Margarita is made with El Rayo Plata Tequila. Created to celebrate tequila's naturally fresh, vibrant character, El Rayo is crafted from slow-grown, eight-year-old Blue Weber agave in the highlands of Jalisco. Twice distilled in copper stills, it delivers bright citrus notes, smooth agave flavour and a crisp finish. We pair this with FAIR. Kumquat Liqueur, made using fair-trade, antioxidant-rich kumquats grown in Southeast Asia. Bursting with notes of mandarin, orange juice and grapefruit, with delicate hints of orange blossom, it brings a vibrant citrus complexity that's balanced with fresh lime juice.