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When figuring out how to incorporate figs into his most recent cocktail menu, Jeff Zillmann of Anvil in Houston decided to go for an infusion rather than a jam or a puree. “I've worked with figs in the past and enjoy the earthy richness they can bring to a spirit when infused,” says Zillmann, who opted to infuse bourbon with figs for this simple, Manhattan-esque cocktail. “They also add a touch of sweetness, which pairs well with the bitterness from the Cynar and Punt e Mes.” A small measure of cinnamon syrup and a dash of tiki bitters finish off the cocktail with a touch of sweetness and spiced depth.
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FLAVOR PROFILE
Dry
STRENGTH
DIFFICULTY
intermediate
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 oz Fig-Infused Bourbon
- .5 oz Cynar
- .25 oz Punt e Mes Vermouth
- 1 barspoon cinnamon syrup
- 1 dash Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters
- Cinnamon stick, for garnish
- Artichoke petal, for garnish
Contributed by Jeff Zillmann