It is fall! Leaves in New England are beginning to glow orangey red and out in the West there has been a little dusting during the past couple of days. The season is moving along.
So, it is time to add an autumn twist to a classic cocktail. In Northern California, it is still high fig season, and they are just beautiful. Add a bit of fig preserves to the base of this classic to add some rich autumn flavor.
Pomfret, VT
Ingredients
2 ounces dark Rum, Goslings Black Seal Rum preferred
1 tablespoon fig preserves
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3 ounces ginger beer
Fresh figs and thyme, for garnish
Preparation
Pour the rum, fig preserves, and lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake until the drink is thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of ginger beer and garnish with a slice of fig and sprig of thyme.
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