At a glance
Start with Ginger Smash
Ginger Smash takes about 5 minutes and lists 2 piece of kumquat.
A balanced shaken cocktail combining tequila blanco, orange curacao, lime juice.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).
Make Ginger SmashMeasurements and preparation
How much kumquat should you use?
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Ginger Smash
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresEighteen '97
For 1 serving · Muddled · 7 minutes
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Elderflower Liqueur
Used with kumquat in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with kumquat in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with kumquat in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with kumquat in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with kumquat in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Kumquat cocktail questions
Which cocktails use kumquat?
Ginger Smash and Eighteen '97 use kumquat. Ginger Smash lists 2 piece for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much kumquat do I need for a cocktail?
Ginger Smash lists 2 piece for 1 serving; Eighteen '97 lists 5 piece for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.
What else do I need to make Ginger Smash?
Alongside kumquat, the required ingredients for Ginger Smash are 45 ml tequila blanco, 30 ml orange curaçao, 22.5 ml lime juice, 2 teaspoon white sugar, and 2 piece fresh ginger. Its shaken preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is kumquat required or optional?
Kumquat is required in 2 of the 2 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.
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Sources & editorial note
Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.
- Ginger Smash: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B044
- Eighteen '97: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B154
- Kokto governed 2638-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Kumquat image source and attribution© 2026 Cocktail App project owner. AI-generated original; all rights reserved.