Edible Monterey Bay

Plum 75 Cocktail

Plum 75 Cocktail

Course Drinks
Servings 1 Drink

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce gin
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • ½ ounce plum syrup
  • 3 ounces Champagne
  • Spring of thyme, for garnish
  • Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Make plum syrup by pitting and cooking down plums, then allowing the mixture to drain overnight through a cheesecloth-lined colander.
  • The next day combine equal measures of juice and sugar over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Then cool.
  • Make the cocktail by putting first three ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shaking. Strain into glass and top with Champagne. Garnish with lemon twist and sprig of thyme.