The Most Underrated Cocktail Ingredient (Stop Ignoring This!)

Fig is a cocktail ingredient that just doesn't get mentioned that often, but I absolutely adore it. I would probably go as far as to say it would be one of my top 10 flavours to put in cocktails. When it comes to food, I can't get enough of the stuff. On toast is amazing, fig jam on toast, but if I have like cheese toasties, some of this drizzled over the top, hot melted cheese with like fig jam or fig puree, just taste fan flipping tastic.

In this video, I’m sharing five fantastic fig cocktails that will change the way you think about this underrated ingredient. From the sweet and rich flavours of fig puree to the delightful aroma that fills the room, these cocktails are a must-try! I’ll also give a notable mention to four other fig-inspired drinks that you won’t want to miss.

Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or just looking to impress your friends at your next gathering, these recipes are sure to elevate your mixology game. I’ll guide you through each cocktail, sharing tips and tricks along the way to ensure you get the best flavours out of your ingredients.

So, if you’re ready to explore the wonderful world of fig cocktails, grab your shaker and let’s get mixing! Trust me, you’ll be amazed at how versatile and delicious fig can be in your drinks. Don’t forget to check the description for all the recipes and let me know your favourites!

Fig & Port Snowball

30ml Advocaat

20ml REÀL Fig Syrup

22.5ml Lime Juice

10ml Port

Lemonade

Fig Mule

45ml Dutch Barn Vodka

15ml Lime Juice

20ml REÀL Fig Syrup

2 dashes of Bitters

Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

Fig & Blackberry Amaretto Sour

40ml Whiskey

20ml Amaretto

10ml Giffard Crème De Mure

30ml Lemon Juice

20ml REÀL Fig Syrup

Fig Tiki

40ml Pineapple Rum

10ml OFTD

15ml Banana

20ml REÀL Fig Syrup

15ml Lime

10ml Falenrum

Honey & Fig Caipirinha (Caipirissima)

45ml Aged Rum

15ml Honey Liqueur

22.5ml Lime Juice

20ml REÀL Fig Syrup

Figroni

30ml Gin

30ml Bitter

30ml Rosso Vermouth

10ml REÀL Fig Syrup

Fig-hatten

15 ml REÀL Fig Syrup

45 ml Rye Whiskey

15 ml Sweet Vermouth

2 dashes Bitters

Tradewinds

30ml Lemon juice

30ml Cream of coconut

20ml REÀL Fig Syrup

1oz Aged Jamaican/Barbados rum

1oz lightly aged rum

The Sun King

45ml Cognac (brandy)

15ml White crème de cacao

15ml Tawny port

20ml REÀL Fig Syrup

22.5ml Lime juice