Plum, thyme, and orange infused gin and tonic.
I’m getting plum crazy this week with a few posts inspired by the beautiful color and delicate flavor of plums.
My first inspiration was for this refreshing summer cocktail. Gin and tonics are light and fizzy on their own. But with the sweetness of the plums, this G.N.T. becomes a cocktail you can relax outside on a hot day with and say ahh after every sip.
I was a little undecided on how to get the fruit flavor into the drink. I thought about muddling the plums, but honestly, I hate having to muddle every time I want to mix a cocktail. So I decided to infuse simple syrup with orange zest, thyme, and plums instead. The syrup turned out perfectly. All of the flavors, with none of the hassle!
Plum Gin and Tonic
Ingredients
Plum Syrup
- 1 1/2 plums pitted and diced reserve other 1/2 for garnish
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 strip orange zest
- 2 sprig thyme
Plum Gin and Tonic
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce plum syrup
- 4-5 ounces tonic
- plum slices, orange zest, and/or thyme for garnish
Instructions
Plum Syrup
- Add all of the ingredients to a small pot. Place over high heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce to low and cook until the fruit begins to break down about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and pass through a strainer. Cool before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Plum Gin and Tonic
- In a glass, mix the gin and the plum syrup. Fill the glass with ice. Top with tonic and stir. Garnish with plum slices, thyme, and/or orange zest.
