‘Figaro, Figaro’ Cocktail
This cocktail brings the essence of fall to your glass with a blend of ripe figs and warm spices. Figs, with their deep sweetness and luscious texture, pair beautifully with the complexity of aged spirits like bourbon or dark rum, creating a drink that’s both rich and refined. Each sip is like a cozy autumn evening wrapped in layers of flavor—a perfect companion to sweater weather and fireside chats.
Beyond its indulgent taste, figs are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals like potassium and calcium, making this cocktail a deliciously unique way to embrace fall’s bounty.
The other star in this drink is Amaro Nonino, a beautifully balanced Italian liqueur that blends bitter and sweet flavors with warm, herbaceous complexity. Made from grappa and infused with botanicals like gentian, saffron, and bitter orange, it offers a unique depth that makes it perfect for sipping on its own or elevating cocktails. Its slightly honeyed finish and sophisticated bitterness add a rich layer to classic cocktails, most notable the classic Paper Plane.
Earthy, elegant, and slightly spiced, this spirit-forward fig cocktail is the ideal choice for those looking to celebrate autumn’s harvest with a sophisticated and decadent twist.
Ingredients
1 oz Bourbon
3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
1/2 oz Roasted Fig Syrup
2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to a shaker, then fill the shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into an old fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
Garnish with a pinch or ground cardamom and/or a dried fig.
ROASTED FIG SYRUP
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut 5 figs in half and place in a backing dish. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp of brawn sugar and a punch of cinnamon. Roast for 40 mins, saving the released juices and syrup. Blend figs and juices into a puree and strain out solids. Use within a week for optimal freshness and flavor.
