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Fig & Walnut Old Fashioned

The old fashioned is not only a personal favorite, it’s a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts. I think this is largely due to its versatility and ability to showcase the base spirit – which doesn’t have to be whiskey.
 

However, this recipe is for a simple fig and walnut old fashioned does include whiskey. Using a fig-infused Elijah Craig (per Death & Co specs) and walnut bitters, the simple recipe gains an additional touch of complexity that’s good for a change of pace or for a seasonal play on the standard old fashioned. If I were to change this in the future, I’d be curious about trying a vanilla simple syrup instead of the demerara. 
 

Fig and Walnut Old Fashioned

Perfect as a seasonal old fashioned or just a change from the norm.
Course: Cocktail
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces fig-infused Elijah Craig simple recipe in notes
  • 1 teaspoon demerara syrup
  • 3 dashes Fee Brothers Walnut Bitters
  • 1 dash Bitter Truth Orange Bitters

Instructions

  • Build the drink in a rocks glass by pouring all ingredients over a large ice cube.
  • Stir until chilled and garnish with a fig and an expressed orange peel.

Notes

Fig-Infused Elijah Craig
Muddle 4 figs in a large jar and add one 750-ml bottle of Elijah Craig 12-year bourbon.
Close jar and shake occasionally over the course of 1 hour.
Strain through a cheesecloth and fine mesh strainer.
Recipe via Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails

 

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Additional Resources:
Trade Joe’s Turkish Figs – The best value that I’ve found, and delicious by themselves! (the brand used in this recipe)

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