I love fruity cocktails, they’re super refreshing and are perfect for summer get-togethers. Loquats are now in season, and our loquat trees are very generous this year.
How to Make Loquat Cocktail
To make this cocktail you will (obviously) need loquats, but if you don’t, then you can use apricots to make the loquat/apricot syrup. You also need freshly squeezed lemon juice, soda, ice cubes and of course some good quality vodka! To make the loquat syrup, wash and pit the fruit then place in a high-speed blender with water and sugar. Blitz until you get a smooth syrup consistency (the sugar will dissolve in the water). And that’s your loquat syrup ready. To make the cocktail, to a glass add ice cubes and use a shot glass to measure out quantities. Over the ice, pour 1 shot of loquat syrup, followed by a shot of vodka, and half a shot of lemon juice. Top with soda and give the cocktail a gentle stir or 2. You can use lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, and maraschino cherries to garnish.
What is Loquat?
If you don’t know what a loquat is, it’s an ancient fruit that is native to China and Japan, in Jordan it’s called Askadenia. I grew up in Jordan and as far as I remember we always had loquat trees in our garden. Loquat fruits grow in clusters, they’re yellow/orange, oval in shape, with thin smooth skin, and in each fruit there are about 3-4 huge brown seeds inside. They’re sweet and have a refreshing taste!
more Loquat Recipes to Try
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This recipe was originally posted on May 23rd, 2016. And updated on May 16th, 2019 with new images. The recipe remained the same. © Little Sunny Kitchen
