The end of summer is rapidly approaching, and we do not
want to let go just yet. To help ring
out the summer and celebrate the start of fall, our cocktail this month is a
Fig Thyme Shrub. I know what you are
thinking, what the heck is a shrub. Well
shrub is basically a mixture of sugar, vinegar and fruit that sets overnight to
create a “drinking vinegar.” Now, do not
walk away just yet! These flavors together will make a sweet and tangy drink
that will satisfy your taste buds and make you come back for more.
The combination of sweet and tangy will have your taste
buds seeking out more of this delicious drink.
With fresh figs from our tree and the hint of thyme, you are sure to
enjoy this cocktail. Keeping summer
alive a little longer with just a hint of fall flavors is a great way to end
the day when that cool summer breeze hits off the back deck.
The set up does take a little longer since the flavors
have to meld together at least overnight in the fridge. This drink is worth the wait. Find some delicious figs and add them
together with your vinegar, sugar and thyme and let it sit overnight in the
fridge. That way when you arrive home from work, your cocktail is almost ready
to go. Below are the exact details of
how to put your drink together.
Fig Thyme Shrub
To make the shrub:
2 cups of diced
fresh figs
¾ cup sugar
1 cup apple cider
vinegar
10 sprigs of fresh
thyme
Cocktail:
1 ½ ounces vodka
½ ounce fresh
squeezed lime
1 ½ ounces fig
thyme shrub
2 ounce club soda/sparkling
water
Fig and thyme for
garnish
Make the shrub in
a plastic or glass bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh
strainer and discard the thyme and figs when finished. To make the cocktail add crushed ice to a
glass. Add the vodka, lime and shrub;
stir to combine. Add the club soda or
sparking water, stir again. Garnish with
fig and thyme!
You can keep any of the extra shrub in your fridge for up
to two weeks. If you want to make this a
mocktail, include more club soda or sparkling water to replace the vodka. As always drink responsibly and have a
designated driver. Cheers!
