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I’ve been wanting to incorporate the loquats in my backyard into cocktails for a while now.  Since they are in season, now is my chance.  Although slightly high in acidity, they are also high in sugar and and have a nice, sweet crisp taste.  Here’s the first one.

Loquat Mojito

1/2 lime (quartered into wedges)
4 loquats [...]

Loquats aren’t the most widely known fruit.  In fact, most people, if asked, wouldn’t even be able to recognize them.  Since I lucked out and happen to have a ginormous loquat tree in my backyard, I figured it was on my shoulders to help spread the word.  A loquat is a small yellow/orange fruit that [...]