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Fig for a Queen Cocktail
Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 173 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-6 oz sparkling water (plain or Italian mineral water work well)
- 3 oz vodka
- 2 oz fig vanilla syrup (recipe in notes)
- 1 oz Meyer lemon juice
- rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- additional sliced figs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Divide vodka, fig vanilla syrup, and Meyer lemon juice between 2 low- or high-ball glasses. Stir well, then top with plenty of ice and soda water. Garnish with a sliced fig and rosemary sprig before serving.
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Notes
- Fig Vanilla Syrup
- 5 black mission figs, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Directions: Add all ingredients except vanilla extract to a small pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat to a simmer for 5-10 minutes until figs are tender and pink flesh is easily mashed away from skin with a spoon. Strain with a fine mesh strainer, add vanilla extract, and set aside to cool. Yields about 4 fl oz of syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.