Cocktail recipe

Belgrade Plum Strike

Belgrade Plum Strike takes a Serbian-inspired direction, with plum brandy warmth, citrus strike and bold Balkan fruit. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

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Belgrade Plum Strike

Description

Slivovitz brings the dry, aromatic character of plum eau-de-vie, and plum syrup supplies the riper fruit note. Lemon cuts through both syrups and keeps the finish sharp. It’s a good choice if you like a fruit sour that still lets you taste the spirit.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Slivovitz
  • 20 ml Plum syrup
  • 25 ml lemon
  • 10 ml Lemon Syrup
  • Ice

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to chill, dilute and integrate the cocktail before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink. Fine Mesh Strainer – Use for a polished double-strain when citrus, fruit or herbs are shaken.

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is properly chilled.
  3. Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
  4. Garnish to echo the main flavour and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (Recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Highball Glass
Highball Glass

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail
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