The Notorious F.I.G. - A Fig and Rye Cocktail
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The Notorious F.I.G. - A Fig and Rye Cocktail
Description
The Notorious F.I.G. is a blended cocktail featuring 2 ounces of rye whiskey or bourbon combined with fig preserves, Campari, lemon juice, and lemon bitters. Shaken vigorously with ice, this mix delivers a complex flavor profile where the fig's sweetness melds with the citrus brightness and herbal bitterness of Campari and bitters. Served strained into a cocktail glass and garnished with lemon and thyme, it offers a nuanced balance of sweet, bitter, and tart notes.
The cocktail suits those who appreciate drinks that blend fruit-forward preserves with classic whiskey and aperitif elements. Ideal as a standalone aperitif or a refined evening cocktail, its texture is smooth with a refreshing finish courtesy of lemon juice and bitters.
To prepare, shake the ingredients well and double strain to ensure a clean, smooth drink without any fig pulp. The herbal thyme garnish adds aroma and visual appeal. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- 1/2 ounce Campari
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 2 hakes lemon bitters
- lemon slice sprig of thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- In a shaker filled with ice, add rye, Campari, fig preserves, lemon juice and bitters. Shake vigorously for about a minute. Double strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of thyme.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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