Plum gin or vodka
A shortcut to fruity cocktails
Recipe Meta
Prep
10 mins (plus 2-3 weeks macerating)
Cook
N/A
Serves
Makes 1 x 2 litre jar
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 600g plums
- 100g caster sugar
- 750ml gin or vodka
Method
Wash the plums and remove any stalks. Prick all over each fruit with a clean pin or fork, then halve the fruits but leave the stones in. Place these in a large (2 litre), sterilised mason jar, add the sugar and pour the gin over the top. Ensure all the fruits are submerged, otherwise they will spoil. Keep the gin bottle.
Store in a cool dark place for at least 2-3 weeks, turning occasionally to help the sugar dissolve. The alcohol will have taken on a good amount of flavour already, though you could leave it longer if you wish.
Decant the gin back into the bottle – you may want to strain through muslin or a fine sieve, and consider adding more sugar if you think it should be sweeter.
Use 30-50ml as the base of a plum-flavoured gin or vodka tonic.
Images: Kim Lightbody
