Plum Simple Syrup:
● 1 ripe plum, finely chopped
● 1 cup sugar
● 1 cup water
Cocktail:
● 2-ounces vodka or gin
● ¾-ounce lemon juice
● 1-ounce plum simple syrup
● Sparkling water, to top – lemon or lime flavor suggested
● Sliced plum, to garnish
● Fresh thyme or basil, to garnish
Plum Simple Syrup:
1. To a sauce pan, add chopped plums, sugar and water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and steep using a lid for 5-10 minutes. Strain syrup using a fine mesh strainer. Discard plums.
To make cocktail:
1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add vodka (or gin), lemon juice, and the plum simple syrup.
2. Shake for about 10–15 seconds until chilled.
3. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
4. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a fresh slice of plum and a sprig of thyme or basil.