Delicious Plum Ginger Gin Sour Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you will need for this easy-to-make plum ginger simple syrup:

I have replaced simple syrup with plum ginger syrup in this delicious variation of a gin sour.

• Sugar - I used organic cane sugar which is vegan
• Water
• Plums - ripe, fresh plums, pitted and sliced
• Ginger - fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

These are the ingredients you need to make the plum ginger gin sour cocktail:

• Gin - I used Empress 1908 Gin, a delicious new-world-style gin. This premium gin gets its all-natural, unique indigo color from the infusion of butterfly pea blossoms post-distillation. You can use whichever gin you prefer, although it will change the color of the cocktail slightly.
• Aquafaba - The high protein of this bean water from a can of chickpeas is a fantastic replacement for egg white in the classic recipe. To make this recipe vegan, I replaced egg whites with aquafaba, the bean water from a can. It's shaken up with the rest of the ingredients to make a foam; however, it is not essential. Save the chickpeas for this Chickpea Tuna Salad or Chickpea Quinoa Salad.
• Lemon juice - fresh is best! The tartness of the lemon complements the plum ginger syrup nicely!
• Plum ginger simple syrup (instructions are below) - a seasonal variation of simple syrup.

A complete ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions

• Aquafaba - if you don't have a can of chickpeas to get the bean water from, try a can of butter beans. I usually select a brand that has unsalted canned chickpeas. The aquafaba makes a lovely foam when shaken and adds an interesting visual element to the cocktail; however, it is optional!
• Gin - if you don't care for gin, use vodka instead.
• Lemon juice - use lime juice instead, although lemon juice is classic.
• Plum ginger syrup - try simple syrup instead or agave syrup.
• Garnish - add a lemon twist to the rim of the glass instead of garnishing with sliced plums.
  

How To Make A Plum Ginger Gin Sour

It's easy to make this variation of a gin sour cocktail. First, make the plum ginger simple syrup, let it cool, and then make the cocktail. This recipe makes enough plum ginger simple syrup for approximately three cocktails.

For The Plum Ginger Simple Syrup

1. Step 1: Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and stir until sugar is dissolved, a few minutes until it is clear.
2. Step 2: Add the sliced plums and ginger. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for up to 25 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
3. Step 3: Strain the plum ginger simple syrup into a glass container and store it in the fridge.

For The Plum Ginger Gin Sour Cocktail

4. Step 4: Do a dry shake. Add all the ingredients without the ice to the cocktail shaker and shake. This allows the ingredients to mix well, allowing for a nice froth from the aquafaba. Then, add the ice and shake again. If skipping the aquafaba, skip the dry shake and shake with ice.
5. Step 5: Add the gin, aquafaba, lemon juice, and plum ginger simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
6. Step 6: Shake for 30 seconds. Add a cup of ice, then shake again.
7. Step 7: Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with sliced plum if desired.