The Fig Easy
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The Fig Easy
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 whole | Figs |
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄2 oz | Honey |
Garnish: Thin fig slice
How to make:
Scoop out the soft inner flesh of fig into shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass
Review:
Rich fig and honey fortified with cognac.
History:
Created in 2015 by Alex Francis at Revolucion De Cuba, Sheffield, England. Alex named his drink “as a nod to brandy's strong history with New Orleans, and the many classic American cocktails that it spawned.”
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subtle taste of cognac. Sounds weird, but tasted great!