Cocktails That Capture Kansas Wild Plums
Wild plum thickets grow across the Kansas prairie, and their fruit carries a distinctive sweet-tart flavor that you will not find in grocery store plums. Our Wild Plum Vodka captures that flavor — real wild plum character infused into our smooth Premium Vodka base. These three cocktails are designed to showcase the fruit-forward nature of the spirit in different ways, from elegant and effervescent to tall and refreshing.
Plum Spritz
The Spritz format has taken over patios and rooftops for good reason — it is light, bubbly, and endlessly sippable. Our version swaps the traditional Aperol for Wild Plum Vodka, which brings a fruity sweetness without the bitterness. The Prosecco adds toasty effervescence, and the thyme garnish contributes an herbal note that makes the whole drink feel sophisticated.
This is the cocktail to serve when you are hosting friends on a warm evening. It looks gorgeous in a big wine glass, drinks easy, and does not require any special equipment or techniques. Multiply the recipe for a pitcher and let guests serve themselves.
Plum Lemonade
If you have ever wished lemonade had more personality, this is your answer. The wild plum vodka adds a layer of stone-fruit sweetness and a beautiful rosy hue that transforms ordinary lemonade into something worth talking about. Use real, fresh-squeezed lemonade if possible — the acidity of fresh lemons balances the plum sweetness perfectly.
For a non-alcoholic version to serve alongside, muddle a few fresh plums into lemonade for a similar flavor profile. This way everyone at the table gets to enjoy something special.
Plum Collins
The Collins format — spirit, citrus, sugar, soda — is one of the most versatile cocktail templates in existence. With Wild Plum Vodka, it becomes something uniquely Kansas. The lemon juice brightens the plum flavor, the simple syrup rounds it out, and the club soda stretches it into a long, refreshing drink that works from the first warm day of spring through the last cookout of fall.
If you want to elevate this further, make a plum simple syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water with a handful of fresh plum slices. Strain and use in place of regular simple syrup for a double dose of plum flavor.
Pairing Ideas
Wild plum cocktails pair beautifully with cheese boards, grilled chicken, and light summer fare. The Plum Spritz is a perfect aperitif before dinner, while the Plum Lemonade and Plum Collins hold their own alongside heartier food.
Explore More Flavored Vodka Cocktails
Our flavored vodka lineup offers something for every palate. Try the Spicy Cocktails with Jalapeno Vodka for heat lovers, or our Pickle Vodka Cocktails for savory drinkers. For classic simplicity, start with our 5 Simple Vodka Cocktails using Premium Vodka.
Taste the Whole Lineup
Visit us in Marquette, Kansas for a tasting and tour and sample all five of our vodka expressions side by side. It is the best way to discover which flavors speak to you. Find us at retail locations across Kansas or stop by the distillery Thursday through Saturday.