Greek Honey-Infused Fig Cocktail

Allergens

Alcohol (Gin)

Ingredients

• 1. 20 ripe fresh figs 2. 2 cups gin 3. 1 cup clover honey 4. Juice from 4 lemons 5. Fresh mint leaves 6. Crushed ice

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, gently heat the honey and gin together until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. Carefully slice 18 figs in half and set aside. Reserve remaining figs for garnish.
3. In a large cocktail shaker, muddle 10 halved figs with lemon juice.
4. Add infused honey gin mixture into the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
5. Strain mixture into a cocktail glass filled with crushed ice, discarding used figs.
6. Top with a splash of club soda and garnish with reserved fig halves and fresh mint leaves.

Chef’s Insight

This Greek Honey-Infused Fig Cocktail is a perfect celebration of summer's bounty and the Mediterranean sun.

Notes

This recipe requires careful attention to detail and technique.