Fig-Thyme Smash

A hint of thyme adds an earthiness that balances the sweetness of the figs and the rum in this pretty, easy-sipping cocktail. To keep it from tasting medicinal, I use the thyme only as a fragrant garnish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• crushed ice
• Club soda
• 4 ripe Black Mission figs, halved
• 4 fluid ounces white rum
• 1 ½ fluid ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ fluid ounce honey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill 2 highball glasses halfway with crushed ice.

Step 2

Muddle 3 figs in a cocktail shaker. Add rum, lemon juice, and honey; stir until honey dissolves. Fill shaker halfway with ice. Cover and shake until well chilled.

Step 3

Divide between glasses, without straining, and top with club soda. Slap thyme sprigs against a flat surface to bruise. Garnish each glass with a fig half and a thyme sprig.