The Fig Old Fashioned

The Fig Old Fashioned cocktail has been around for a while. But it has taken me until now to get on the bandwagon. I had even bought the caramelized fig syrup months ago to make some in the fall and never got around to making one until now. Man, oh, man, was I wrong to wait for long. This may possibly be my favorite old fashioned ever! The caramelized fig syrup adds depth to this delicious cocktail without overpowering it. It is rich and comforting but not too heavy. These could be dangerous!

You could, of course, make your own syrup, and there are several recipes out there. But after watching a bunch of YouTube and TikTok, I kept seeing this caramelized fig syrup from Liber & Co. that everyone was using. It is a bit pricey. However, you only need a ¼ oz, so it will go a long way. And this syrup really makes this cocktail sing. It is like a winter’s hug, making you feel all warm and cozy with each sip.

There are so many variations of an old fashioned out there by many fantastic bartenders. I have even posted one here on my blog. But this is the ticket for the winter months when you want something more decadent and tasty. This is a great cocktail to serve to your friends, too. An old fashioned is very easy and quick to make. Traditionally, you need a cocktail pitcher to make an old fashioned. But you can use any taller vessel, such as a glass measuring cup, that will work if you haven’t gotten one yet. Liber & Co’s Caramelized Fig Syrup can be found on Amazon or even better liquor shops. They have a bunch of different yummy flavors too.

Ok, that is all for this week. I plan on making several batches of the Fig Old Fashioned on these cold winter’s nights. I hope you are all staying well and healthy out there. Please think of others in your choices. We all need to get through these crazy times together. Until next time!

Print

The Fig Old Fashioned

Prep Time

5 mins

 

The Fig Old Fashioned is like a winter's hug. Made with caramelized fig syrup and orange bitters, this cocktail is easy and delicious.

Course: cocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cocktail recipes, fig old fashioned, fig syrup, old fashioned

Servings: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz whiskey or bourbon
• ¼ oz Caramelized Fig Syrup
• 2 dashed orange bitters
• Lemon peel pith removed for garnish

Instructions

1. Lemon peel, pith removed for garnish
2. Have ready an old-fashioned or single rocks glass with a large ice cube or several small ones.
3. Fill a cocktail pitcher with ice.
4. To the ice-filled pitcher add the whiskey, Fig Syrup, and the dashes of orange bitters.
5. Stir the cocktail for 30 seconds or until very cold using a long bar spoon.
6. Pour through a strainer into the prepared glass.
7. Twist the lemon peel over the glass to release the oils, and garnish the cocktail with the peel.