Plum Cordial

Sweet and lethal. A great way to give gifts over the holiday, using the fruit that's in season at the end of summer!

• Ready In: 1440 hrs
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  whole greengage plums or 1 1⁄2 lbs  italian plums, pricked several times with a fork
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 3  cups vodka (or enough to cover)

Directions

1. Place the plums in a 1 quart glass container, being careful not to crush the fruit.
2. Add the sugar and the cinnamon stick.
3. Fill the container with the vodka.
4. Seal the lid and gently shake the jar, or move it around the counter to distribute the alcohol and sugar evenly.
5. The sugar will continue to dissolve over time.
6. Place the cordial in a cool, dark place for 2 months to allow the liquor to be infused with the flavor.
7. Jump start the process by placing the container on a sunny windowsill for the 1st two weeks.
8. The fluctuating temperatures of the daytime sun and the cool evenings will speed the flavor infusion.