Let’s Go, Cubs!

Fly the W Cocktail Photo by Ilise Goldberg

In preparation for another game tonight – 3rd game of the National League Championship Series – I asked Ilise to create a cocktail. This will serve functions both medicinal (if the game doesn’t go well) and celebratory (in case, fingers crossed, OMG yay!)

This is a VERY tasty drink, even if you have no interest in the Cubs. Feel free to come up with your own cause for celebration if needed:

• Let’s Go Rake some Leaves!
• Let’s Go Trick-or-Treaters!
• Let’s Go Bears/Packers/Patriots/Vikings!
• Let’s Go Bartender – another round for my pals, please!

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Printable Recipe- Fly the W Cocktail
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Fly the W Cocktail
Recipe by Ilise Goldberg

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 oz Jack Daniels
• .75 oz Ginger Liqueur such as Domaine de Canton
• 1.5 oz Plum Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
• .25 oz Lemon Juice
• 2-3 dashes bitters
• Wedge of Plum (for garnish)
• Thick piece of lemon peel (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS:

• In a cocktail shaker combine all ingredients with ice except garnish.  Shake well. 
• Strain into an old-fashioned glass over fresh ice cube. 
• Garnish with lemon peel and plum wedge. 
• ​For a slightly different taste also try it without the lemon juice.

 
Plum Simple Syrup:

• 2 pound plums cut in quarters (any variety or a combination of varieties)
• 1 Cup of Water
• ½ Cup of Sugar
• Combine the water and sugar in a pan over high heat until the sugar dissolves. 
• Add the plum chunks and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Once the fruit is nice and tender use a potato masher and mash the fruit to release as much juice as possible. 
• Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool completely.
• Strain the syrup into a container, and store it for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. 
• If making far in advance the simple syrup freezes well.