Sorry I’m not more help on that… Have a great Friday! Tea is a natural candidate for a vodka infusion. Infusing at home with inspiring and seasonal ingredients. Gosh, it has been so long since I’ve had Sloe gin, and I am sorry to say I have not tried damson plum gin! Pour sugar in large canning jar. Ingredients: 9 - 1.75 liter bottles of vodka 20 lbs fresh-picked plums 2 lbs turbinado sugar 8 inch peeled, sliced ginger 1 vanilla bean (optional) 2 cinnamon sticks Materials: 2 large, heavy bottomed pots 9 - 68 oz. Combine vodka, sugar, plums, and lemon zest (optional) in a large sterile jar (boil the jar and lid for 10 minutes before filling) Leave the jar sitting on the kitchen counter. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I had a sample of it yesterday and thought it would make an excellent substitute for a dessert wine at the end of a nice meal. I am not planning on any contest, but I am thinking of participating in a food swap. Ingredients 1 bottle of vodka 450 g plums, halved and stoned 225 g sugar 1/2 Cinnamon Stick… Although I must say I usually just use it in a vodka tonic with lemon. If you want to use the infused plums in holiday recipes like plum pudding or sugar plum cake, then make sure to start infusing them when they are in season. My guess is whatever you make with the plums is better than regular sloe gin. by Let stand in a cool, dark place 2 weeks, shaking daily. How does this compare to Sloe or Damson plum gin? We don’t have sloes around here – I see so many great recipes and photos of people making sloe gin, and I wish I could too! The possibilities are endless! Store in a cool dark place for at least 2-3 weeks, turning occasionally to help the sugar dissolve. Throw a jalapeno or dried red chili in there too if you like it spicy. Transfer to a couple of wide mouthed 1 litre/13/4pint Kilner jars, secure the lids in place and set aside to steep in a cool, dark place for 2 months. Hi Alicia. Place these in a large (2 litre), sterilised mason jar, add the sugar and pour the gin over the top. Sprinkle with sugar and pour in vodka. Macy's Just Kicked Off a Crazy Summer Black Friday Sale 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. Wash the plums and pat dry, cut into half or smaller, and remove the pit. Except delicious, but that probably doesn’t help much does it ! Maybe that can be my election night cocktail…. Preparation time: about 20 minutes to prepare, minimum 2 months steeping time. While this plum liqueur was quite lovely, there is a local distillery that makes a great Slivovitz if you are interested: http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/products/eaux-de-vie/other/ Slice plums. Place in an aging container, pour sugar over, and stir. Place these in a large (2 litre), sterilised mason jar, add the sugar and pour the gin over the top. PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. Do you like Plum Pudding? Wash and dry the lemon, lime, and orange. 600g plums 100g caster sugar 750ml gin or vodka. If you can’t get hold of sloes or damsons, dessert plums are equally pleasing to infuse into gin or vodka. Seriously, this is one of the most beautiful drinks you’ve infused…..You should enter this in some kind of contest! Change ). Keep the gin bottle. Since there were hundreds of pounds of them hanging from the trees at my parents’ farm, I helped myself to a big box of them. No problem! This recipe was inspired by the infused plum brandies famous in the Balkans. PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. 1 3/4 pounds ripe plums, preferably organic (about 12 … Gorgeous color Alicia! Thanks Anne! Friends and neighbors were invited from one house to another to enjoy the nector of plums and comradarie. Please visit Responsibility.org for information and resources on how to fight drunk driving and stop underage drinking. Pour three quarters of an ounce (20ml) of the puree over the ice, along with the lemon juice and vodka. Pour the vodka or gin over the plums and stir. Hi Wally, I’m so glad to bring back some nice memories. I promise that this liqueur is going to taste amazing! Are you 21 or older? And as usual, the first plums made their way into an infusion for a lovely plum liqueur. Cover with lid and shake. Holy schmolly. This liqueur is very light and delicate. I have not yet filtered mine, but the liqueur seems quite clear. Thanks for sharing! Another hit, another liqueur I’m definitely going to make. What a beautiful drink! Mix the dried fruit with the sugar, cinnamon sticks, mixed spice, cloves, grated nutmeg and citrus zest in a large bowl. Please visit Responsibility.org for information and resources on how to fight drunk driving and stop underage drinking. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Using a zester or a strong vegetable peeler, peel the skin of each citrus fruit to create narrow ribbons. Chai spices and black tea can infuse a vodka for a killer Chai White Russian. Ensure all the fruits are submerged, otherwise they will spoil. I have tasted the Slivovitz, and it was lovely. Alicia, And the jar did not explode? Directions. Ed Smith, A shortcut to autumn cocktails from Ed Smith. If you can still get fresh plums in your area, be sure to try this! https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2016/07/plum-liqueur-wine-recipe.html Oh, and I made an Asian plum sauce with these plums and it is amazing! Yay! Cap container and place in a cool, dark place for 2 months, stir occasionally. 2 c. fresh sliced plums (about 8 small to medium plums). Plums can be refrigerated in jar up to 6 months. And I agree about the comment regarding a dessert drink. But you may want to try working with Damson plums- they are great in sloe / infusions…. I wish I could tell you how this compares to Sloe Gin, but I’m sorry to say it has been a very long time since I have had it! If she hadn’t been a tee-totaler we may have made some drinks from it too but Southern Baptist don’t drink – well, they don’t let anyone KNOW they drink! Cover and let stand at room temperature for 2 days. ; Cut plums in half, remove seeds. Please leave a like if you enjoyed this video. I have several pounds of those dried plums, and am planning on pouring bourbon and brandy over them. This will allow the vodka to penetrate into the fruit much faster and allow the sugars from the plums to flavor the vodka. Yes, the plum flavor imparts wonderfully into the alcohol. I made prune brandy and prune bourbon last winter with some from the store, and the liqueurs were delicious! Place the plums in the jar and pour the vodka over the plums. It disappeared too fast! Add vodka and brandy, stirring to partly dissolve sugar. ( Log Out /  https://jamesbonfieldrecipes.wordpress.com/2010/11/27/plum-liqueur-plum-gin Obviously, you did not use gin here, but I wonder how the flavors compare. The alcohol will have taken on a good amount of flavour already, though you could leave it longer if you wish. … Thanks! Place all ingredients in a quart jar, seal and allow to infuse for 4-6 weeks. If you want to create a sweet syrup, add the granulated sugar. Place into you glasg container, pour sugar over, and stir. I bet you would love this place http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/products/eaux-de-vie/other/. I agree that leaving sugar out can make the infusion more versatile, although I think this one would be nice on its own since it has been sweetened. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I have a bottle of the Mirabelle Plum eaux de vie, and it is wonderful too! Categories: Infusion, Liqueur, Recipes | Tags: infusion, Liqueur, Plum, recipe, vodka | Permalink. Press the liquid from the plums with the back of a wooden spoon, and discard plum pulp. Keep the gin bottle. Join the discussion today. It's lovely with tonic and a slice of lime or just neat. I chose apple because of the flavors in my dish but you can infuse anything into vodka (and probably other liquors though vodka is ideal due to its minimal taste). I also saw that it may be available for online purchase at Mora’s Fine Wine and Spirits: http://www.moraswines.com/shop/Clear-Creek-Distillery-Blue-Plum-Brandy-Slivovitz-375mL.html?utm_source=VersaFeed&utm_medium=WineFeed_amazon&utm_content=Clear+Creek+Distillery+Blue+Plum+Brandy+Slivovitz+375+mL+Half+Bottle+&utm_campaign=product_ads. Don’t be afraid to mix up combinations to your taste. The star was really the jam that I made with the booze-soaked prunes, so I really wanted the dried plums to make more of that jam. Pour over the vodka, and cover tightly with cling film. And if I can make it…I’m a lucky man to read your recipes. Continue to shake daily until the sugar has dissolved and the vodka takes on the colour of the fruit – this took about 7 or 8 days. I might give this a shot and let you know how it compares! Wally. 1. It now houses crime and poverty. Other simple 1-week infusions; plum (simply add 5 plums for every 200ml of unflavoured vodka) blackberry (simply add 50g for every 200ml of unflavoured vodka) 2 c. fresh sliced plums (about 8 small to medium plums) 2 c. vodka 2 TB sugar Place all ingredients in a quart jar, seal and allow to infuse for 4-6 weeks. I see what you mean about making your own infusions being easy and a tad addictive Interesting to rea dthe comments about Sloe Gin, we make a few batches every year, and I really can’t begin to describe how it tastes, I wish I could !! Step 1. Prick all over each fruit with a clean pin or fork, then halve the fruits but leave the stones in. Add plums and vodka … Place a strainer over a large bowl and strain liqueur. How about Vodka? Use this red plum-infused vodka to make a Ciruela de Jerez cocktail. Once you've strained them off, use the plums to make a wickedly boozy crumble or stew down to make a lovely plum sauce. I’m presuming the flavour of the plums is imparted into the gin/vodka ? . Cap container and place in a cool, dark place for 2 months, shake occasionally. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This little glass is bursting with Christmas aromas from vodka infused … If you prefer your plums without the syrup, then leave the sugar out of the recipe. The people kept their yards trimmed, their homes in immaculate condition (no matter how humble) and mad “slibovich” every fall. bottles with wide mouths (you could do it with smaller ones, but make sure they have wide mouths) Colander Large bowls Looks great. Martini, ice cubes, sugar, cranberry juice, whiskey, cranberry vodka and 1 more. Thanks Eileen, I figured you would catch this one after you had all your plum infusions this summer. Comment on what you'd like to see in future videos and subscribe for more! I would guess that this is a bit sweeter than the damson plums, although that can always be changed with sugar. pomegranate juice, agave nectar, agave nectar, vodka, orange juice and 2 more. Cranberry Orange Sangria So, I've been thinking. discussion from the Chowhound Spirits, Vodka food community. Use 30-50ml as the base of a plum-flavoured gin or vodka tonic. Well thanks for all the lovely compliment! Aw, thanks for the compliments! This looks interesting and delicious! Plum vodka is made by infusing the vodka with flavorful fruit, vanilla beans, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg. But thank you for the memories. Plum Vodka Ingredients / kit list: 1lb of fruit, I’ve used Damsons, but any type of plum will work. Strain the plums out of the liquid, and filter if desired. For a green tea vodka, you'll need to let it steep for about 10 hours. ( Log Out /  Have you tried it with your mother’s dried plums? 5 ozs of white sugar – this is if you prefer a slightly more ‘liqueur-like’ tipple and generally used if … For my specific recipe task I ultimately decided to pair my final recipe choice (Apple Pork Mini Empanadas, gluten free!) I love the sound of adding tonic and lemon! In order to make a really good vodka liqueur, it is necessary to cut the plums in half and remove the pit. This is almost exactly like my plum schnapps, although I haven’t added any sugar. Plum Classic, clean and ultra-smooth, Pearl® has a unique family of flavors to suit every taste. Nov 15, 2012 - This plum vodka recipe uses any plums that you have left over, at the end of the summer. ( Log Out /  Save the vodka bottle and lid; you may want to … Since then I’ve felt lucky to drink the lovely plum beverage, even if I can get it any time I want – I still feel lucky. To echo the comment above- is this like Sloe Gin? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. And the story about your Nana, very cute. ( Log Out /  Put the plums/damsons (I actually did a mix of both) into a large, clean bottle and add the sugar through a funnel. Adapted from Diana Henry’s Salt Sugar Smoke. I first tasted slivovitz on vacation in Budapest, as well as this plum overproof that literally took all our breaths away. November 4, 2012 by Alicia 24 Comments. Pingback: Boozy Spiced Sugar Plums | Boozed + Infused, Pingback: Prune Brandy v. Prune Bourbon | Boozed + Infused. 2. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Well, have I got the treat for you – Plum Pudding Vodka! My grandmother is not afraid of a cocktail! How to Make Plum Vodka. Pour half the sugar over the plums, then half the vodka over the sugar. I figure it’s more versatile if you can add simple syrup to drinks as you mix them. Please leave a like if you enjoyed this video. Sorry I’m not much help here! with an Apple Martini made from vodka I’d infused myself. Those are my favorite plums as well – my Nana (Dan Taylor Post) had one of those trees in her back yeard too and we made plum jam every year from it! Pearl Kyoto Cocktail (Cocktail) Arrow Blue Curaco, Champagne, Pearl Plum Vodka, Pomegranate Liqueur Pearl Plum & Measure out vodka. Wash the plums and remove any stalks. Find out what’s on this Christmas at Borough Market, Choice ingredient: Urvesh Parvais on rainbow chard, Choice ingredient: Hayden Groves on jerusalem artichokes. Prick all over each fruit with a clean pin or fork, then halve the fruits but leave the stones in. ©2020 Pearl ® Vodka… Sugar Plum Whiskey Simplistically Living. Cheers! 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It’s an interesting use of plums nonetheless. It steeps just as well in cold liquor as it does in hot water. Add the vodka, seal and shake well. In a jar, combine the vodka with the plum. Plum Liqueur. Layer half the plums into the bottom of a very large jar with a lid, pressing the plums down as tightly as possible. Wash plums. Also a prime aperitif for eastern European food! Strain (reserving the plums, see Lotte’s tips) and then bottle and drink. Thank you. Use your vodka-infused plums to create a Make-a-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-Martini. Ensure all the fruits are submerged, otherwise they will spoil. Directions. If you love Bloody Mary’s, try a dill and celery seed infused vodka as your base. Here in my hometown there was a slavic population in the first ward (one section of the city). Sweet and Sour Mix. You can also make a black tea vodka. 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