Origins: The Plum Luck is one of the six new additions to the Palmer & Co cocktail list. Its creation was inspired (along with the remaining five) by the concept for our spring list, ‘lime prohibition’. This is in answer to the skyrocketing prices and dwindling quality that Australia experiences over the spring months. The entire menu focuses on alternate citruses, prohibition-era techniques and a high-quality end product. With this in mind, Marc Green, one of Palmer & Co’s best and brightest, created a drink around mandarins, with the hope of creating a spring garden feel when enjoying the drink. Santiago Queirolo Plum Pisco, Punt e Mes (sweet vermouth) and a house-made mandarin cordial come together in a pretty special little number that is sure to be a favourite in no time.

Ingredients: Santiago Queirolo Plum Pisco, Punt e Mes, house-made mandarin cordial, tonic water (to top).

Method: Shake all ingredients and serve over rock ice in a crystal old fashioned glass. Top with tonic, flame grapefruit zest over the glass and garnish with a mint bouquet.

Glass: Crystal old fashioned.

Garnish: Flamed grapefruit zest, mint bouquet.

Best drunk with: An unquenchable thirst (this’ll do the trick).

During: A time in need of inspiration, contemplation or jubilation.

While wearing: Clothes (optional).

And listening to: For us, Muddy Waters – but I think you’ll find this pairs pretty well with just about anything.

More details at the Palmer & Co website.

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