Loquats in Bloom

This past sunday turned into the day of the loquat, as my tree is overflowing with ripe fruit ready to be eaten. With fantasies of afternoon cocktails in mind, I decided to make loquat syrup.

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Loquat Spritzer – two spoonfuls of syrup mixed with sparkling water and lemon. Served over ice.

Loquat Rose Cocktail – two spoonfuls of syrup mixed with a shot of vodka, the juice of a lime, a splash of rose water and ice. Topped with sparkling water and served in glass rimmed with rose sugar and finished with a lime wedge.

Click over to The Chalkboard to find the recipe for loquat syrup!