Fig N Thyme Cocktail

Name: Fig N Thyme Cocktail - Ingredients, Method & Key Tips
Ingredients: Tanqueray No 10 gin (or any other gin of choice); Fresh fig purée; Thyme syrup; Fresh lemon juice; Thyme sprig; Ice cubes

Gin

Author: Smriti Dey

A glass of pink sparkling drink with ice, garnished with a halved fig and a sprig of thyme, sits on a dark wooden surface.

Seasonal cocktails make use of ingredients that are only available or at peak flavour during specific times of the year - case in point the fig n thyme cocktail, which is a prime example of seasonal mixology. The concoction relies on fruits that are typically harvested from late summer to early autumn, and herbs that grow around the same duration. When combined, the concoction reflects the season’s balance of sweetness and herbal notes, showcasing a fruity body with a floral edge.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:

Tanqueray No 10 gin (or any other gin of choice)
30ml
Fresh fig purée
20ml
Thyme syrup
15ml
Fresh lemon juice
10ml
Thyme sprig
For garnish
Ice cubes

Method

Step 1
Add the fig purée, thyme syrup, gin and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Step 2
Shake thoroughly until the mixture is well chilled and smoothly combined before straining into a chilled coupe or martini cocktail glass to maintain clarity.
Step 3
Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme by placing gently on top or across the rim.

Tips & Suggestions

Use well ripened figs for purée, preferably with a slightly soft texture, as underripe figs can taste bland and reduce the cocktail’s sweetness and vibrancy; blend with the skin for a richer flavour base.
Lightly torch the thyme sprig just before garnishing to release its aromatic oils.

FAQs

Yes, but they should be soaked in water before use to soften. However, fresh figs offer better flavour and colour, but rehydrated dried figs can work in the off-season.