Somehow, I missed out on figs this year. Apparently last winter was particularly harsh, so my mom’s and aunt’s fig trees didn’t provide as well this time around. Luckily, I came across two jars of fig jam I made last year and thought of two things:
- These amazing Almond + Fig Thumbprint Cookies. (I think I need to make some more.)
- This Improved Gin + Jam Cocktail from a couple months ago.
Inspired by these ideas, I created this Ginger Fig Sparkler, a bright and tangy drink with a few spoonfuls of the jam, plus some vodka, lemon juice, ginger ale and thyme. The ginger ale brings bubbles, making this drink quite sparkly indeed.
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Learn how to make this Ginger Fig Sparkler! Click below.
Ginger Fig Sparkler
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fig jam
- Juice of half a lemon about 1 tablespoon
- 1 ounce vodka
- Ice
- Ginger ale
- Sprig of thyme
instructions
- In a cocktail mixer, combine jam, lemon juice, vodka and ice. Shake vigorously.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain into a coupe or martini glass. Top with ginger ale and a sprig of thyme. (Depending on your jam, tiny fig seeds may slip though the strainer and float on top.)
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katie says
This sounds delicious. Fig is so so good. I could see serving this with brie and crusty bread. YUM!