Fig and Shadow

Step 1

Add Bourbon, Mr. Black, and Fig Syrup along with the Aromatic bitters to a shaker.

Step 2

Dry shake for 30s

Step 3

Add ice and shake until shaker is icy

Step 4

Double strain through a fine mesh sieve into a glass

Step 5

Add 3 drops of bitters and swipe a toothpick through each (forming a teardrop shape)

Step 6

Serve

Step 7

Fig Syrup

Step 8

Cut the fresh figs in half.

Step 9

Bake the half of the fresh figs at 260F(127C) until they release juices and have become slightly wrinkled (about 30-40 mins).

Step 10

At the same time bring the water and sugar to a boil and then remove from heat.

Step 11

Steep the baked figs, fresh figs, and dried figs in the hot syrup for 3-4 hours and then blend.

Step 12

Use a series of kitchen sieves from medium to fine to filter the syrup. If you want a clear syrup with no pulp, finish with a jelly bag.

Step 13

Bottle and put in the fridge.