This Gettin' Figgy With It cocktail is a variation on the classic brandy sour, the Sidecar. The help of fig jam syrup, muddled thyme, and a splash of black walnut amaro make this a perfect fall cocktail.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
French
Keyword
Black Walnut Amaro, Brandy, Cocktails, Cognac, Orange Liqueur, Sidecar
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time5minutes
Total Time10minutes
Servings1drinks
AuthorYvonne Langen
Ingredients
2ozcognac
1/3ozCointreau
1tspBlack Walnut Amaro
1/2ozlemon juice
1/3ozfig jam syrup
4sprigs fresh thyme
Garnish: quartered fig
Garnish: thyme sprig
Fig Jam Syrup
1/4cupfig jam
1/4cupwater
Instructions
Muddle fresh thyme sprigs with fig jam syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker until fragrant with thyme.
Add remaining ingredients and shake over ice until well-chilled.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a quartered fig skewered on a cocktail pick and a sprig of fresh thyme.
Fig Jam Syrup
Combine fig jam and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the jam and water are fully combined.
Simmer until reduced to a thin syrup (it will thicken as it cools).
Recipe Notes
Fig jam syrup will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 2 weeks.