Figgy Bourbon Fizz
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 servings
- Total: 2 days 5 min (includes infusing time)
- Active: 5 min
Ingredients
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.