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Ingredients
- 1 lemon wheel
- 2 teaspoons fig preserves
- 6 mint leaves (+ more, optional for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 oz bourbon
- 4 oz soda water
Steps
- Muddle lemon wheel, preserves, mint leaves, and brown sugar in cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and bourbon. Shake well; pour into an ice-filled highball glass.
- Top with soda water. Garnish with mint sprig, if desired.
Other Preparation Methods
Not a fan of fig?
Use your favorite fruit preserves instead.
Make a "when figs fly" cocktail.
Combine 1 tablespoon fig preserves, 1 ½ oz bourbon, ¼ oz orange liqueur, and ½ oz lemon juice in ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well; strain into an ice-filled old fashioned glass.
Food pairing:
Serve with
Sicilian Sausage and Polenta Bake.
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.