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Elegant pink gin cocktail in a vintage coupe glass, topped with a frothy layer of foam, delicate white blossoms, and thin slices of plum on a decorative pick. Surrounding the drink are ingredients and props including halved plums, an eggshell, floral branch, jiggers, and a dark liquor bottle, creating a stylish, spring-inspired mixology scene.
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Pink Gin Cocktail

This charming, delicate Pink gin cocktail is like a burst of spring in a glass!  It blends the bright flavor of lemon, the intriguing botanical notes of gin, and a plum-infused simple syrup for gorgeous natural color.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Amercian, European
Keyword: Pink Gin Cocktail
Servings: 1
Calories: 332kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Cocktail Ingredients

  • 4 oz Gin
  • 1 1/2 oz Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/2 oz Plum infused simple syrup
  • 2 Eggs white or 2-ounce aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas)
  • 3 Fresh plums 2 for the simple syrup, and one for garnish 
  • 2 cups ice

Simple Syrup Ingredientces

  • 1 cup Erythritol or fine sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 Plums cut in a half

Instructions

  • SIMPLE SYRUP INSTRUCTIONS
    Place a small saucepan on the stove
    Add your sugar
    Add your water
    Halve your plums and place them in the saucepan with the sugar and water
    Heat on medium-high until sugar has dissolved and the mixture has developed a light purple hue
    Reduce the syrup by boiling on low heat for an additional 5 minutes
    MIXING THE COCKTAIL
    Using a sharp knife, half your plums while avoiding the pit.  Place one-half of the plum flesh side down on a cutting board.  Cut thin slices allowing for 3 thin cuts per cocktail.  Keeping the end of the plums aligned, pierce with your cocktail stick and then fan outward the free ends of your slices.  Gently lay your garnish on top of the delicate foam.
    Begin by chilling your serving glass by either placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice.
    Measure and add your plum-infused simple syrup to a cocktail shakerMeasure and add your fresh lemon juice.
    Measure and add your Gin to the shaker. Add your egg white or aquafaba substitute.
    Place the lid on your shaker firmly. Shake your cocktail shaker vigorously for 30 seconds, the egg white will aerate and incorporate into the liquid achieving a soft pink-purple hue and semi-opacity.
    Remove the cocktail shaker lid and add ice. Replace and firmly secure the shaker lid.
    Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for another 30 seconds to chill the cocktail. Remove your serving glass from the freezer or if you’ve used ice to chill your glass, discard the ice. Remove the shaker lid and strain the cocktail from the ice into the pre-chilled glass.
    THE GARNISH
    Using a sharp knife, half your plums while avoiding the pit.  Place one-half of the plum flesh side down on a cutting board.  Cut thin slices allowing for 3 thin cuts per cocktail.  Keeping the end of the plums aligned, pierce with your cocktail stick and then fan outward the free ends of your slices.  Gently lay your garnish on top of the delicate foam.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 218g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.3mg