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Plum Wine

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Plum wine is a traditional Japanese aperitif that's wonderful straight or with a splash of soda.

Cook's Note

Also try it with...Cherries and brandy or peaches and moonshine

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 1/4 cups

Ingredients

2 pounds small red plums (the smaller, the better)
2 cups sugar
One 750 ml bottle vodka or other clear flavorless spirit

Preparation

  1. Combine 2 pounds small red plums (the smaller, the better) and 2 cups sugar in a large jar or crock and add one 750 ml bottle vodka or other clear flavorless spirit. Stir to dissolve sugar and tightly cover. Store in a cool, dark place at least 3 months before using. Plum wine should taste floral and almost Sherry-like, with notes of caramel and raisins.

    Do Ahead: Plum wine can be made 1 year ahead. Chill.

TagsAperitifCocktailAlcoholBeveragesVodkaJapaneseEast AsianAsianPlumStone FruitFruit5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadPickle & PreserveSummerBon Appétit
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