Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Prepare Thyme Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 4 fresh thyme sprigs over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves (3-5 minutes), then let it cool and strain.
- Juice the Lemon: Squeeze one fresh lemon for about 1 ounce of juice, strain out any seeds.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a shaker, add 2 tablespoons fig jam, 2 ounces gin, 1 ounce lemon juice, and 1 ounce thyme syrup. Fill with ice, shake for 15 seconds.
- Strain & Serve: Fill glasses with ice and strain the mixture into each glass. Top with 3 ounces sparkling water.
- Garnish: Add a sprig of thyme and a slice of fig to each glass before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Smooth fig jam is key for blending; use high-quality spirits for best results. Make thyme syrup ahead of time and store it in the fridge.
