Plum Perfect

Serves
1 serving

from Jasmine Beck of The Cocktail Club in Charleston, South Carolina

Plum Perfect Cocktail

2 ounces Averell Damson Plum Gin

¾ ounces spiced simple syrup (recipe follows)

½ ounces fresh lemon juice

4 ounces Earl Grey Tea

Garnish with a lemon twist

Spiced Simple Syrup

2 cups water

4 cups sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon whole cloves

Plum Perfect Cocktail

Add all ingredients to an Irish coffee mug; feel free to substitute the tea for your favorite flavor, White tea work well too, though the flavor profile changes drastically.

Spiced Simple Syrup

Combine all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, allowing liquid to reduce for 45 minutes.
Strain through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Refrigerate.