Cooler weather and the Christmas season is perfect for this Sugar Plum Fairy Cocktail (Plum Sour). A sweet, tart, and rich cocktail recipe in a beautiful pink purple hue.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
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The Plum Sour is a delicious cocktail that combines the tartness of citrus with the sweet and fruity flavor of plums.
It’s a refreshing and balanced drink that’s perfect for those who enjoy a mix of sour and sweet flavors.
Sugar Plum Fairy cocktail is a festive and whimsical drink that’s often enjoyed during the holiday season. It’s inspired by the character “Sugar Plum Fairy” from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, “The Nutcracker.”
This cocktail typically combines fruity and sweet flavors with a touch of elegance.
We use our easy Plum Syrup in this recipe which brings the perfect plum flavor with some sweetness.
You can also use a Plum Juice, however it will not be quite as sweet. The drink also tends to look more garnet red than a pink purple.
Egg Whites in Cocktails
Egg whites are used in cocktails to bring a richness, smoothness, and some foamy texture to a drink.
It is not for everyone!
If you do not want to use a raw egg white, you can use the carton whites that have been pasteurized.
Another swap is using chickpea juice from its can.
Or you can just skip it altogether and it will still taste great, just with a slightly different texture.
Tips
A sour typically uses an ounce of lemon juice, but we found that this much overpowered the plum fruit flavor. We reduced the lemon to a half ounce instead.
This alcoholic drink can be made in advance but is best when shaken and still frothy. If made in advance, it is recommended to shake again before pouring or serving, or making it in smaller batches to keep the froth.
FAQs
A sour cocktail typically uses 2 ounces of a spirit, 1 ounce of something sweet, and 1 ounce of something sour.
The egg white brings a richer, smoother texture with some foam.
You can use chickpea juice, or skip it altogether.
Yes, you can use pasteurized egg whites sold in a carton.
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Winter Cocktails
Sugar Plum Fairy Cocktail (Plum Sour)
Equipment
- Jigger
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce plum simple syrup
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Add the ingredients, without ice, to a cocktail shaker and shake. This will help break up the egg white and get a foamy texture.
- Add a scoop of ice and shake again for at least 30 seconds.