From the Cook
From the Cook
1/3
Instructions
1
To make the fig syrup, add the ingredients to a pot set over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is at a light boil, about 3-5 minutes. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for another 15 minutes. Strain the syrup with a fine mesh strainer (we recommend straining it twice for best results). Set it aside to cool.
2
Once the syrup is cooled, fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add the Scotch whisky, fig syrup, and lemon juice. Shake for about 10 seconds and pour through a strainer into an old fashioned or other short glass. Add some crushed ice, a couple slices of fig, and top with sparkling water.
My Calorie Intake
Review & Earn
Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus
Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!
My Notes
Your kitchen notebook is waiting.
Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.
Tips & Tricks (5)
- Infuse Your Syrup Deeply 🌟Simmer the brown sugar syrup with whole cloves and cinnamon sticks for at least 10-15 minutes, then let it cool completely before adding the fresh figs to develop rich, layered spice flavors that won't fade.
- Fresh Fig Quality Matters 🍂Choose ripe, fragrant figs that yield slightly to pressure—they'll release more natural juices into your syrup and provide better texture for garnish slices than underripe figs.
- Chill Your Glassware First 🧊Place your serving glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes before mixing to keep the cocktail properly chilled longer and prevent dilution from ice melt.
- Balance Citrus Acidity 🍋Taste your lemon juice first—fresh-squeezed varies in acidity, so adjust the amount to cut through the sweetness of the syrup without overpowering the Scotch's warm spice notes.
- Toast Your Cinnamon Sticks 🔥Lightly toast whole cinnamon sticks in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the syrup to amplify their natural oils and create a more complex, warming spice profile.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
More Recipes by Cooking with Conks
Check out more Cooking with Conks content!Browse Cooking with Conks recipes!
No Recipes Available
EXPLORE
Looking for more?
Use our smart searchtool, explore by category, or browse your customized food feed.