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Black Fig Manhattan
A riff on one of my favorite drinks, the Black Manhattan, here I substitute rye with fig-infused bourbon.
Infusing spirits is an easy technique that can impart deep flavors for creative new cocktail variations.
This ended up being an absolutely fantastic variant of a neo-classic cocktail. The high-proof bourbon helps balance the sweetness gained by the fig infusion.
What ends up created is a big flavor bomb in all the right ways.
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Instructions
Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Express and discard an orange peel.
Fig-infused bourbon: Chop a half cup each of dried stemmed Turkish Calimyrna and Mission figs and combine them with 375 ml of bourbon in a mason jar. Shake well and store them in a dry, dark place at room temperature. Shake once a day for five days. Strain in a fine mesh strainer and optionally again with cheesecloth. Store in a clean bottle.
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