Fig Simple Syrup
The perfect combination of sweet and tart, this fall drink is my new favorite!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 433kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- large saucepan
- Strainer
- Mason jar
- Large bowl
Ingredients
For the syrup: (this will make more than enough syrup for 2 drinks, you can store the remaining in the fridge)
- 2 cups figs washed, and cut in half
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 cups filtered water
For the mocktail:
- 2 whole limes juiced
- 1 cup fig syrup
- 1 cup club soda
To garnish:
- pretty flowers
- limes
- fig
Instructions
For the syrup:
- Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and turn on to medium heat.
- Bring the syrup to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once the 15 minutes is up, allow the syrup to cool and get to room temperature.
- Place a strainer/ colander over the bowl and strain the syrup.
- Next, pour the syrup in a mason jar and set aside.
For the mocktail:
- Mix the syrup, club soda, and lime in a cocktail mixing cup. Pour the drink into 2 pretty cocktail glasses with an ice cube.
Notes
Storage: This dish can be stored in an air tight glass container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed.
Servings: This recipe should yield 2 servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 108g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg