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In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of thinly sliced kumquats, ¼ cup of water, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1½ tablespoons of lemon juice. Pulse until the kumquats are finely chopped. Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

Strip the zest from 12 limes, reserving the zest, then juice the limes. Weigh the lime juice and measure an equal amount of sugar (by weight). In a nonreactive container, combine the lime juice and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the lime zest and taste.