Figgy Pudding

Name: Figgy Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz cognac; 0.75 oz fig liqueur; 0.5 oz honey syrup (2:1 ratio); 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice; 2 dash angostura bitters; dried fig slice and cinnamon (garnish)

A dessert cocktail inspired by the traditional Christmas pudding

brandyMedium~22% ABV

MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishdried fig slice and cinnamon

⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

1½ ozcognac
¾ ozfig liqueur
½ ozhoney syrup(2:1 ratio)
½ ozfresh lemon juice
2 dashangostura bitters
dried fig slice and cinnamongarnish

Tools

shakerjiggerstrainerfine strainer

Instructions

1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
2Shake until well chilled.
3Double strain into a chilled coupe.
4Garnish with a dried fig slice and dust with cinnamon.

#holiday#dessert#craft#christmas#elegant

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History & Origin

Inspired by the carol "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and traditional figgy pudding, this modern craft cocktail captures holiday dessert flavors in liquid form. Fig liqueur provides the namesake flavor, cognac adds depth, while spiced honey syrup and bitters contribute warmth and complexity.

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