4 Kumquats, halved through the equator
1/2 teaspoon sugar (or turbinado sugar)
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 ounces dark rum
Ice
Club soda
Toothpicks for garnish
To rocks glass, add 6 kumquat halves and sugar. With a toothpick, skewer remaining 2 halves of kumquat for garnish. Using spoon or muddler, mash kumquat with sugar until juices are released. Add ginger, rum, and ice, then stir to mix. Top up with club soda, and garnish with kumquat skewer.
Enjoy responsibly.
Smash kumquat with sugar, and top off with a non-alcoholic ginger beer like Bundaberg.