Spiced Plum Jam + Gin Cocktail

Spiced Plum Jam + Gin Cocktail

The spices used to make the simple syrup in this recipe mix well with the gin to make an aromatic, rich cocktail that's truly something special.

Image by Edinburgh Gin | Recipe by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen

1/2 oz. spiced simple syrup
1 oz. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Plum + Rose Jam
2 oz. gin
Ice
For garnish: slice of fresh plum

For the spiced simple syrup:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

1. In a small saucepan bring the water, sugar, cardamom and nutmeg to a boil. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool. Pour the syrup into a small jar and save extra in the refrigerator for additional uses.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the spiced simple syrup, lemon juice, jam and gin. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of plum.