Figgy Thyme

Figgy Thyme

Fresh figs and thyme muddled, shaken with honeyed vodka and lemon, then topped with tonic over crushed ice. An orchard-and-herb original with real polish.

12.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

6 min

Time

200 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Angostura Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes

    Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged

  • Figs· not in your bar3
  • Vodka· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter

  • Honey· not in your bar1 tsp

    Or swap: Agave Syrup — milder, pours easier, Maple Syrup — deeper caramel

  • Thyme(optional)· not in your bar1 Sprig
  • Tonic Water· not in your barTop

    Or swap: Bitter Lemon (top up) — citrusy, bittersweet, Soda Water (top up) — cleaner, no quinine bitterness

Instructions

  1. In a lewis bag, crush up some ice like a baller/maniac (@glacioice).

  2. Pour your precious ice into a collins glass.

  3. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the figs and thyme together.

  4. Add honey vodka, lemon juice, and a large ice cube (@glacioice).

  5. Shake until well chilled.

  6. And strain into glass.

  7. Add tonic water and finally 2 dashes of angostura bitters.

  8. Garnish with sliced figs and thyme.

Pairs well with

Fig and thyme lend this vodka tonic orchard depth — cheese-board bites answer:

  • Fig and goat cheese crostini
  • Thyme-roasted walnuts
  • Prosciutto-wrapped figs
  • Honey oat crackers

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