Autumn Fig Smokeshow

A delightful autumn-inspired cocktail, the Autumn Fig Smokeshow is a unique twist on the classic Penicillin cocktail. This recipe combines the rich flavors of fig preserves, peated Scotch, ginger honey, and lemon juice, resulting in a perfectly balanced and flavorful libation. The addition of Briottete fig liqueur and a pinch of Maldon smoked salt adds depth to this sophisticated drink. Garnished with a fig quarter and rosemary sprig, this cocktail is a true celebration of the season's flavors.

Autumn Fig Smokeshow

Autumn Fig Smokeshow is an autumnal riff on the Penicillin cocktail that combines fig preserves, peated Scotch, ginger honey, and lemon juice for a delightful and flavorful libation.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fig preserves
  • 1/4 ounce peated Scotch (preferably Ardbeg)
  • 1 1/2 ounces Dewars 12 blended Scotch
  • 1/2 ounce Briottete fig liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce ginger honey
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 1 pinch Maldon smoked salt

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker or mixing tin, stir together fig preserves with the peated Scotch.
  2. Add the Dewars 12 blended Scotch, Briottete fig liqueur, ginger honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of Maldon smoked salt into the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake the mixture well.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish the drink with a fig quarter and a sprig of rosemary.