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Forward facing shot of 3 bright pink fig thyme shrub cocktails garnished with halved figs and sprigs of thyme

Fig Thyme Shrub Cocktail

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!

Course Cocktail, Drink
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail, is easily multiplied
Author Molly | Spices in My DNA

Ingredients

For the fig thyme shrub

  • 2 cups diced fresh figs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme

For the cocktail

  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 1/2 ounces fig thyme shrub
  • 2 ounces club soda
  • halved fresh figs for garnish
  • thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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!

Recipe Notes

*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!