This Little Figgy 😋 Likes 🥃 Bourbon!
‘Tis the season to enjoy the bounty of fall! So, who am I to leave this little gem behind? Want to try something seasonally spectacular? Here’s a beautiful craft cocktail you can make at home in just a few minutes. It’s a delicious bourbon cocktail featuring fresh figs, honey, lemon and a frothy top. Enjoy a special evening and serve A Bourbon Fig Sour Cocktail!
Are You In A Happy Hour Rut? 🍻🍹🍾🥂🍷
For a million years, I was in a “wine got me” only rut. Now, I’m not saying I don’t love a chilled glass of chardonnay or a delicious, lip smacking glass of 🍷Pinot Noir from time to time (hello, have we met?) ……….but It’s fun to make a classic or specialty cocktail every now and again too. Here’s one that’s perfect for fall🍁. Next time you’re entertaining, why not shake things up? I mean, shake it up literally and serve a seasonal and fun cocktail. This one fills that bill.
Make It, Shake It – Bourbon Fig Sour Cocktail!
Into your cocktail shaker, add two sliced fresh figs and 2 teaspoons of honey, then muddle until they are as smashed as you can get them. If you don’t have fresh figs, you can substitute the honey and the fresh figs for a tablespoon of fig jam.
Next, add 1 1/2 ounces of fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of honey and 1 1/2 ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon, 1-2 dashes of Angostura bitters and 1 egg white. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. (No ice at this point, this is a “dry-shake”.)
Add ice and shake again, for another 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish top with a few drops of bitters and a slice of fig.
A Note About egg whites
Egg whites are what gives this and other cocktails their silky feel. They add that beautiful froth to the top of the drink. It’s been shown that the egg white is not typically the cause of food born illness, but if you are not comfortable using raw egg whites, there is no substitute. Just leave it out.
Cheers!
Ingredients
- 2 fresh figs, cut in half
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 egg white
- 1-2 dashes of bitters
Instructions
- Into your cocktail shaker with no ice, add two sliced fresh figs and 2 teaspoons of honey, then muddle until they are as smashed as you can get them.
- Note: If you don't have fresh figs, you can substitute the honey and the fresh figs for a tablespoon of fig jam.
- Add 1 1/2 ounces of fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of honey and 1 1/2 ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon, 1-2 dashes of Angostura bitters and 1 egg white.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. (This is a dry shake, no ice at this point).
- Add ice and shake again, for another 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh fig and a shot of bitters on top
Karen Harris https://www.bittersaltysoursweet.com
