Plum Caipirinha

Directions

1. 1
   Halve and pit plums.
2. 2
   Whisk the sugars and water together in a small saucepan.
3. 3
   Add the plums and simmer over medium heat, until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool plums in the liquid.
5. 5
   Slice half a plum for garnish and set aside.
6. 6
   Put the diced limes and remaining plums in a large open pitcher.
7. 7
   Crush thoroughly with a muddler or a potato masher (it works great).
8. 8
   Add cachaca and the plum cooking liquid and fill with ice cubes.
9. 9
   Pour into chilled rocks glasses, allowing some ice and fruit to fall into the glasses as well.
10. 10
    Garnish each drink with a slice of poached plum.