Description
The Fig Dark and Stormy is a delightful twist on the classic cocktail, blending sweet fig preserves with robust dark rum or bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and spicy ginger beer. Garnished with fresh figs and thyme, this easy-to-make drink offers a perfect balance of sweetness and zest for a refreshing and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 2 ounces dark rum or bourbon
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 3 ounces ginger beer
- Fresh figs, for garnish
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add 1 tablespoon of fig preserves, 2 ounces of dark rum or bourbon, and the juice of half a lemon.
- Shake Mix: Shake the mixture vigorously to blend the flavors thoroughly and dissolve the fig preserves.
- Prepare Glass: Fill a glass with ice cubes to chill the drink properly.
- Strain and Pour: Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the ice, ensuring a smooth texture free of pulp or seeds.
- Top with Ginger Beer: Add 3 ounces of ginger beer to the glass to give a spicy, effervescent finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate with fresh figs and a sprig of thyme for an aromatic and attractive presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Using fig preserves adds a natural sweetness and rich flavor to this cocktail.
- Dark rum brings depth, but bourbon can be substituted for a sweeter, mellower taste.
- Fresh lemon juice balances the sweetness with a bright, citrusy tang.
- Ginger beer adds a spicy fizz, making this drink refreshing and lively.
- Garnishing with fresh figs and thyme enhances both aroma and appearance.
- This cocktail is simple to make but impressively flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 56 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
