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
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Figs3
- Vodka2 oz
- Honey1 tsp
- Thyme(optional)1 Sprig
- Tonic WaterTop
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Figgy Thyme close to the original.
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus-forward
- Peychaud's Bitters— brighter, anise-tinged
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Honey
- Agave Syrup— milder, pours easier
- Maple Syrup— deeper caramel
Instead of Tonic Water
- Bitter Lemon— citrusy, bittersweet
- Soda Water— 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
Similar taste
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