Fig Apple Cider Bourbon Smash
This Fig Apple Cider Bourbon smash will be a hit! Made with soft black figs, fresh apple cider and Bourbon is a great fall cocktail!
Equipment
- Cocktail Mixer
- Jigger + Bar Stirring Spoon
- Mesh Strainer + Stainless steel strainer with prong
- Muddler
- 2 glasses )Tall or short works fine
Ingredients
- 3 Black Figs
- 2 oz Fresh Apple Cider
- 1 ½ oz Bourbon
Instructions
- In a mixing glass muddle the 3 black figs.
- Add fresh apple cider, then bourbon.
- With the bar spoon stir until everything is combined and figs are completely dissolved.
- You will have fig chunks, pour cocktail mixture using the stainless strainer with the coils and the mesh strainer. This will give you a clear cocktail.
- Garnish with figs and apples. Enjoy! Salud!
Notes
Frequent Asked Questions:
What if I can't find figs, what can I use instead? You can use 1 tablespoon of Fig Preserves or Jam! Just like with fresh figs you want to double strain the cocktail. Can I use any other spirit? Whiskey can be used in lieu of Bourbon. This cocktails works well with Uncle Nearest Whiskey, Jameson and Basil Hydens. Can I use apple juice instead? I mean you could but the flavor is not the same. Apple juice is from mashed, filtered and strained multiples times to removed the pulp and cooked at 190 degrees. Then in Apple cider apples that have have been mashed but have not been filtrated to remove pulp or sediment. Therefore rendering a cloudy caramel color juice. Lastly, when I use unpasteurized cider I use it within 2 weeks after opening. Did you make this recipe?Tag @cafesazonyvida on Instagram and use #cafesazonyvida!