Fig, Honey, and Thyme Martini
The Fig, Honey, and Thyme Martini is fall perfection! Considering serving alongside figs stuffed with goat cheese, walnuts, thyme and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients:
8 ounces vodka
2 ounces elderflower flavored liqueur
6 ounces apple juice
1/4 cup honey thyme syrup
4 fresh figs, halved*
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Honey Thyme Syrup
1 cup honey
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Directions:
- Make the Honey Thyme Syrup – In a small saucepan combine the honey, 1 cup of water, and the thyme. Bring to a low boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using.
- Add the vodka, elderflower flavored liquor, apple juice, honey syrup, and figs to a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler, gently push the figs down until they release their juices and are lightly smashed. Add ice. Replace the top of the shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into 4 martini glasses. Garnish with figs and fresh thyme.
- *If fresh figs are not available, 2 teaspoons of fig preserves can be used. Just make sure to stir the preserves until incorporated and then strain.
Source: Crate & Barrel
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