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Fig Gin Sour Cocktail Recipe

Fig Gin Sour Cocktail Recipe
This Fig Gin Sour blends sweet fig, bright lemon, and smooth gin. I stick with fresh, simple ingredients because it just tastes better that way.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • I use a standard cocktail shaker to mix everything together.
  • A jigger helps me measure liquids so I don’t overdo it.
  • My fine mesh strainer catches any pulp or seeds from the fig syrup or lemon juice.
  • I pick a sturdy rocks glass for serving—it just feels right.
  • A bar spoon comes in handy for stirring syrup into the shaker.
  • Sometimes I grab a citrus juicer to squeeze those lemons dry.
  • To make fig syrup, I need a small saucepan and a fine sieve or cheesecloth for straining.
  • If I want to impress, I use a sharp paring knife for slicing figs as garnish. Not required, but it looks nice.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz fig syrup homemade or store-bought
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg white optional, for a richer texture
  • Ice
  • For garnish: Fresh fig slice or lemon twist

Instructions

  • Add gin, fig syrup, lemon juice, and egg white (if using) to a shaker.
  • Shake vigorously for 10 seconds without ice ("dry shake") to build up foam from the egg white.
  • Add a generous scoop of ice to the shaker. Shake again until the outside feels very cold, about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a fig slice or lemon twist on the rim.
  • I always double strain for that silky texture. The dry shake matters if you’re using egg white, so don’t skip it.

Notes

Freshness is key. Store-bought fig syrup saves time, but homemade just tastes fuller to me.
If I have time, I make syrup the day before and chill it. Egg white is totally optional—it makes the drink creamy, but you can skip it for something lighter.
Want it sweeter? Add more syrup. More tart? Squeeze in extra lemon.
I sometimes play with different gins or swap lemon for lime. If I’m skipping alcohol, a non-alcoholic gin alternative works fine.
I keep leftovers in the fridge for a day, but honestly, this drink’s best fresh.