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Fig Bourbon Sour | Taste and Tipple

Fig Bourbon Sour

A classic bourbon sour gets an autumnal twist a fig-infused bourbon and thyme syrup.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Bourbon, Bourbon Sour, Figs, Thyme
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • 2 oz fig-infused Basil Hayden bourbon
  • ¾ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • ¾ oz thyme syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • 4 drops fig & cinnamon bitters OR Angostura aromatic bitters
  • Garnish: 1 fig half

Fig-Infused Bourbon

  • 2 figs, chopped
  • 1 cup bourbon

Thyme Syrup

  • 1 cup golden yellow sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients, excluding bitters and garnish, to a shaker and dry shake (without ice).

  2. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.

  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. Garnish with four drops of garnish. In a single continuous motion, drag a toothpick or cocktail pick through the drops of bitters to create heart shapes. Perch one half of a fresh fig on the rim of the glass.

Fig-Infused Bourbon

  1. Add chopped figs and bourbon to a mason jar. Muddle until figs are pulpy.

  2. Infuse for one hour, shaking occasionally.

  3. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined fine mesh sieve and store in an an airtight container.

Thyme Syrup

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.

  2. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 10 minutes until syrup is slightly thickened.

  3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

  4. Remove solids and fine strain into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.