Figgy Bourbon Fizz

Name: Figgy Bourbon Fizz
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M2DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe fresh figs, halved; 2 cups bourbon; 1 fresh fig, halved; 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (Grade B); Squeeze of lemon juice, plus 2 lemon twists, for garnish; Dashes of bitters; Ginger beer, very cold

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Level: Easy

Total: 2 days 5 min (includes infusing time)
Active: 5 min

Yield: 2 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 2 days 5 min (includes infusing time)
Active: 5 min

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

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Fig-infused Bourbon:

4 ripe fresh figs, halved

2 cups bourbon

Fizz:

1 fresh fig, halved

2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (Grade B)

Squeeze of lemon juice, plus 2 lemon twists, for garnish

Dashes of bitters

Ginger beer, very cold

Directions

Special equipment:

a pint jar with a tight-fitting lid

For the fig-infused bourbon: Put the figs in a pint jar, pour over the bourbon and cover tightly. Set aside in a cool, dark place for at least 2 days and up to 7 days.
For the fizz: Divide the fig between 2 old-fashioned glasses. To each glass, add 1 teaspoon of the maple syrup, a small squeeze of lemon juice and a couple of dashes of bitters. Muddle the ingredients until well incorporated.
Fill the glasses with crushed ice. Pour over 1 1/2 ounces of fig-infused bourbon, then top with some ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.