Sugar Plum Dreams Cocktail

Name: Sugar Plum Dreams Cocktail
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Pisco (Peruvian Brandy); 1 oz. sugar plum reduction; 1/4 oz. lemon juice; 10 plums; 3/4 c. lemon juice; 1/2 c. water; 1 c. Demerara sugar

Published: Nov 29, 2010

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The Sugar Plum Dreams cocktail is based on a drink first recorded in 1862. Originally, this drink was made with brandy or cognac and Gomme syrup. At the Mansion Bar, they've rethought it and turned it into a beautiful holiday cocktail.

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Yields:: 1

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Pisco (Peruvian Brandy)
1 oz. sugar plum reduction
1/4 oz. lemon juice

For the sugar plum reduction:

10 plums
3/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. water
1 c. Demerara sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Combine all ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a small sniffer or pony glass with the rim coated with festive-colored sugar. Garnish with a lemon twist.
2. Step 2For the sugar plum reduction: Place all ingredients in a pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it’s reduced by half. Strain through a fine metal strainer and discard solids.