Darker, warmer, masculine. Bourbon and fig with a pinch of cinnamon.
Ingredients
— 🍸 THE BUILD
— 2 oz bourbon
— 1 tablespoon fig preserves
— 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
— 1/2 oz honey syrup
— Pinch of cinnamon
— Orange twist or fig slice
Prep
— Chill a coupe glass.
— Make honey syrup if not already prepared.
Method
— Combine bourbon, fig preserves, lemon, honey syrup, and cinnamon in a shaker with ice.
— Shake hard for 12 seconds.
— Double strain into the chilled coupe.
— Express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in.
Chef's Note: A high-quality bourbon makes a significant difference here. The cinnamon should be just a whisper — a literal pinch, not a shake.