Plum Negroni Food

PLUM NEGRONI

Steps:

• Using a muddling tool or wooden spoon, crush plums and sugar in an 8-ounce glass. Stir in gin and Aperol until sugar is dissolved. Fill with ice; stir in seltzer. Add orange twists and whole plum; serve.

RUM NEGRONI

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, combine the Campari, rum, vermouth and Velvet falernum. Place in the refrigerator (or freezer!) until ready to serve. Serve 3 to 4 ounces in each glass with lots of ice. Garnish with a dried pineapple, mint sprig and orange peel.

SUPERB ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING

Steps:

• Blend the fruits, citron, peel, spices and suet and place in a bowl or jar. Add 1/4 cup cognac, cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 days, adding 1/4 cup cognac each day.
• Soak the bread crumbs in milk and sherry or port. Combine the well-beaten eggs and sugar. Blend with the fruit mixture. Add salt and mix thoroughly. Put the pudding in buttered bowls or tins, filling them about 2/3 full. Cover with foil and tie it firmly. Steam for 6-7 hours. Uncover and place in a 250°F. oven for 30 minutes. Add a dash of cognac to each pudding, cover with foil and keep in a cool place.
• To use, steam again for 2-3 hours and unmold. Sprinkle with sugar; add heated cognac. Ignite and bring to the table. Serve with hard sauce or cognac sauce.

CLASSIC NEGRONI

Steps:

• Pour the gin, vermouth and Campari into a mixing glass or jug with ice. Stir well until the outside of the glass feels cold.
• Strain into a tumbler and add 1 large ice sphere or some fresh ice, and garnish with an orange slice, using a blood orange when in season.