Fig Aquavit Martini
Updated: Nov 19, 2024
Ingredients:
2 oz Ice Dune Vodka
½ oz Barrel Aged Mount Kebne Aquavit
½ oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz fig and thyme infused simple syrup*
*Directions for infused simple syrup: Bring 2 C water and 1 C sugar to boil. Whisk in 3 T fig jam. Remove from heat. Add thyme sprigs. Cover and steep 1-2 hours. Remove sprigs.
Directions:
Shake all ingredients on ice until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a fresh sprig of thyme.
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