Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail

May 14, 2015
Drinks,Recipes

From the moment I first mixed up this gin and jam cocktail on the blog a couple years back, I’ve been dying to try another. And when I saw this Fresno Chili jam from INNA jam, I knew it was finally time. First let me say, this jam is incredible!! I’ve been putting it on everything. As the jar says, it has a spicy kick to it, which is exactly what inspired me to use it in a cocktail in the first place, and what brings me to the next ingredient . . . yogurt. That’s right, Greek Yogurt. The creaminess and mild tang of the yogurt is a perfect compliment to the spiciness of the jam. Remember, cocktails are all about balance, and this one delivers just that. A welcome change of pace, indeed.

Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail | HonestlyYUM

Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail | HonestlyYUM

Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail Ingredients | HonestlyYUM

Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail | HonestlyYUM

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Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail | HonestlyYUM

Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail | HonestlyYUM

Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail | HonestlyYUM

Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail | HonestlyYUM

Gin, Jam & Yogurt Cocktail

The creaminess and mild tang of the Greek yogurt is a perfect compliment to the spiciness of the jam. Remember, cocktails are all about balance, and this one delivers just that. A welcome change of pace, indeed.
Servings: 1 cocktail

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, jam and yogurt into a shaker. You might notice that the yogurt will slightly curdle when it mixes with the acid of the lemon juice - feel free to add it last. Don't worry, when you shake the cocktail everything will mix together nicely.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for a full 10 seconds.
  3. Strain into a highball glass full of cracked ice. Double strain if you'd like to remove the bits of chili from the jam. I thought they added a nice touch, so I single-strained.
  4. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and enjoy!

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Conversation

Um, WHAT. This looks amazing. I love the unique combination of ingredients and have no doubt they create an amazing cocktail!

Wow that chili jam sounds so intriguing, what an unexpected and stylish drink!

Oh my goodness, Todd…you are a mad-bar scientist indeed. Who’d a thunk it…yogurt, jam and gin (oh my!) This simply has to be added to my must-try list. And @J.S @ Sun Diego Eats, your comment about Martha Stewart made me laugh. But I bet she’d include a glass carved out of prison bar-soap! 😉

This is weird but wonderful! Also love the idea of “gin n jam” kind of like “gin n juice” still cool but more posh? Like something Martha Stewart would make after her time in prison 🙂

This is so cool, never would have thought about adding yogurt to a drink!

Ooo, I love the addition of yogurt in this cocktail. I bet it adds a lovely creamy tang. Also, now I have the song gin and juice in my head.

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