
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.
Medium
Difficulty
6 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
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
In a lewis bag, crush up some ice like a baller/maniac (@glacioice).
Pour your precious ice into a collins glass.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the figs and thyme together.
Add honey vodka, lemon juice, and a large ice cube (@glacioice).
Shake until well chilled.
And strain into glass.
Add tonic water and finally 2 dashes of angostura bitters.
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




