This Fig Thyme Shrub Cocktail is a perfect way to celebrate the late summer figs and the beginning of fall! It's the perfect mix of tangy and sweet, and the fresh thyme adds an unexpected, but delicious note of herby flavor. The shrub mixture keeps really well in the fridge for a couple weeks, so it's perfect for making cocktails whenever you want! I also love adding it to sparkling water with a little lime!
Make the shrub. In a medium plastic or glass bowl, combine the figs, sugar, vinegar, and thyme. Stir to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard the figs and thyme.
To make the cocktail, add crushed ice to a glass. Add the vodka, lime juice, and shrub and stir to combine. Add the club soda and stir again to combine. Garnish with figs and a sprig of thyme!
*Leftover fig thyme shrub will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It's delicious used in cocktails of course, but I love serving it in some sparkling water with a little lime too!