Fig Purple Gin Smash

Ingredients:

Makes 1

1 1/2 oz. violet gin (such as Empress 1908 or Two Birds Parma)

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

4 fresh figs

sprig of thyme for garnish

Preparation

1. Start by making a fig simple syrup. Place sugar, water, and 3 fresh figs in a saucepan and heat until boiling. Mash the figs as the mixture starts to heat up. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then strain the mixture and store it in a sealed glass bottle.

2. Now in a glass with ice combine your violet gin, 2 tablespoons of fig simple syrup, and lemon juice.

3. Garnish with 1 fresh sliced fig and a sprig of thyme.

Sip into vibrant serenity with our Fig Purple Gin Smash cocktail. This fall indulge your senses in a symphony of flavors! We show you how to make the perfect blend of earthy sweet figs and botanical violet gin with a touch of zesty lemon juice and aromatic thyme. The vibrant violet color comes from beautifully crafted gin made by infusing butterfly pea blossoms. So, cheers to a drink that's as visually stunning as it is delicious! Together let's savor the exquisite flavors of the Fig Purple Gin Smash.

Enjoy!