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November 20, 2014 By Lucy Leave a Comment

Plum and Vodka Spritzer

Plum and Vodka Spritzer Recipe

Happy Cocktail Friday to you. It’s been a bloody long week this week, anyone with me? So I, for one, am ready for a cocktail or two. And this one has all the makings of an absolute screamer.

I found the recipe on the Goddess that is Martha Stewart’s website. She is the Queen of cocktails and has one for every occasion. I fancied a plum cocktail, as plums have such a classic autumnal and winter flavour and this one caught my eye. It’s not as instant as the usual cocktails, as you have to make a plum syrup, but that’s no real drama. And the syrup can be used to pour on ice cream too, so no losers here.

And it’s a vodka cocktail, everyone has vodka in their drinks cabinet. Even if you have to keep it locked away from your teenagers. So, do try this, it’s a beautiful colour, flavour and really hits the spot after a lengthy week.

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Simple ingredients, all delicious. The plums make such a flavourful syrup.

Cut the plums into quarters and pop them in a pan with the sugar and water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, then simmer for 5 minutes.

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When the five minutes is up, leave this wonderful pink syrup to cool completely. After this time, strain the liquid through a sieve, pressing the soft fruit through to form a puree. Give this a good stir then pour into a bottle. This will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

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It’s sweet and full of seasonal plum flavour.

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When you are ready to make a Plum and Vodka Spritzer, take a glass and add a good handful of ice. Pour in the vodka, lemon juice and plum syrup.

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Drop in a slice of fresh plum, to garnish, then top up with soda or fizzy water.

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Not only does this Plum and Vodka Spritzer look divine, it tastes delicious. The plum flavour is subtle, but wonderful, and so refreshing.

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I have to say, this is my favourite Friday Cocktail thus far. This plum scented concoction will bring a smile to your face and has certainly improved my manic endless week. Have a lovely weekend one and all.

Lucy x

Plum and Vodka Spritzer Recipe

You will need a tumbler and ice, serves 1

For the syrup

175g caster sugar

3 plums

250ml water

For the cocktail

50ml vodka

3 teaspoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons plum syrup

A slice of fresh plum to garnish

Take the plums and cut them into quarters. Add these to a saucepan with the sugar and the water. Bring to the boil then turn down and simmer for 5 minutes. Leave to cool then push the plum syrup through a fine sieve, scraping the underside into the liquid to ensure you retain all the plum flavour. Give the syrup a good stir the pour into a jar or bottle. This keeps in the fridge for two to three weeks.

When you are ready to make your spritzer, put a good handful of ice in a glass. Add the 50ml vodka, three teaspoons of lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of plum syrup to the glass. Add a slice of the plum garnish then top up with soda or fizzy water. The syrup creates a lovely pink layer. Sip (if you are restrained) and enjoy.

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