Description
Celebrate the best flavors of Autumn with fresh fall figs, thyme simple syrup, your favorite dry hard cider and a splash of gin!
Ingredients
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For the Simple Syrup
- 6-8 thyme sprigs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For the Cocktail
- 1/2 ounce thyme simple syrup (more as desired for sweeter cocktail)
- 3 large mission black figs
- 1 ounce gin (I used blue sapphire)
- 2 ounces dry hard cider (I used Dry Cider from the Seattle Cider Company)
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Club soda
- Fig slices, thyme sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Thyme Simple Syrup: In a small pot, heat sugar and water to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add thyme sprigs. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove sprigs and strain the syrup to remove any loose leaves. Chill until completely cooled and ready to use.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the gin, lime juice, thyme simple syrup, and figs. Make sure to smash the figs up really well!
- Strain into a glass over ice. Gently stir cider into the glass.
- Top with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with a couple fresh fig slices and a small sprig of fresh thyme. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes