Figgy Thyme
The Figgy Thyme is a delightful cocktail that marries the sweetness of ripe figs with the earthy notes of fresh thyme.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Highball glass
- 6 ingredients
Figgy Thyme
Ingredients
- Vodka2 oz
- Honey1 tsp
- Figs3
- Thyme1 Sprig
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Tonic WaterTop
Method
- In a lewis bag, crush up some ice like a baller/maniac (@glacioice).
- Pour your precious ice into a collins glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the figs and thyme together.
- Add honey vodka, lemon juice, and a large ice cube (@glacioice).
- Shake until well chilled, and strain into glass.
- Add tonic water and finally 2 dashes of angostura bitters.
- Garnish with sliced figs and thyme.
What you need
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Figgy Thyme is a contemporary craft cocktail created in the artisanal bartending movement of the 2010s, celebrating seasonal ingredients and herbal infusions. The drink combines the sweetness of fig with the sophisticated earthiness of thyme, representing modern mixology's focus on unexpected flavor combinations. It has become a signature offering at upscale farm-to-table bars.
Tips from the bar
- Use fresh fig jam or puree for authentic flavor
- infuse simple syrup with fresh thyme for balance
- incorporate aged spirits for depth
- muddle gently to release herb oils
- serve over ice with thyme sprig garnish
Twists worth trying
- Fig Honey Cocktail
- Combines fig with honey and herbal liqueurs for sweetness
- Figgy Walnut Cocktail
- adds toasted walnut liqueur for nutty richness
- Fig Bourbon Cocktail
- features bourbon for warmth and complexity
What to eat with it
- Goat cheese crostini
- fig jam tart
- prosciutto-wrapped figs
- aged cheddar
- walnut bread
- honey cake
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Figgy Thyme?
A Figgy Thyme is made with vodka, honey, figs, thyme, angostura bitters, tonic water.
What glass do you use for a Figgy Thyme?
Serve a Figgy Thyme in a highball glass.
What does a Figgy Thyme taste like?
Expect sweet, herbal, fruity.
What can I make with Vodka?
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