The Fig Old Fashioned is a delightful variation of the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, which is known for its simplicity and elegance.
Why You Will Love This Cocktail
This twist on the traditional recipe incorporates the rich, sweet flavor of figs, adding a unique and fruity dimension to the drink.
This cocktail has a wonderful balance of the bourbon’s warmth and the sweet, fruity notes of the figs, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate both classic and creative cocktails.
Figs are in season in the spring and summer, but the flavors of this drink make it perfect for the fall and winter.
It is a great elegant and simple cocktail to serve up for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
You can use whisky instead of bourbon, if desired.
Want it sweeter? Add some more fig preserves or a touch of simple syrup as desired.
You can also mash up some fresh figs if you have them in place of the fig preserves. But fresh figs can be tricky to find depending on the time of year and where you live.
FAQs
You can pash up ripe figs into a jam-like paste and use it in place of preserves for a cocktail!
Yes, an old fashioned is a strong drink. It is primarily straight liquor.
Angostura bitters is the classic standard bitters. You can also choose to use a flavored bitters that works well with your drink, such as orange bitters.
If you want to add some spice or warmth to your old fashioned, you can add some cinnamon (either a pinch of ground, or a simple syrup) or other warm spice.
Bourbon is the classic liquor to use in an old fashioned cocktail.
More Old Fashioned Cocktails
Old Fashioned Cocktails
Fig Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 Tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 dashes bitters
- orange peel
- fresh fig half for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Put ice in a glass.
- Add the bourbon, fig preserves, and bitters.
- Mix well until the fig preserves are broken up and incorporated into the bourbon.
- Rub the orange peel around the rim of the glass and drop inside the drink. Add a half of a fresh fig, if desired.