Fig Balsamic Old Fashioned Cocktail

The Old Fashion is believed to be the first drink to be labeled a “Cocktail”. The fig and orange flavors in this drink compliment the bourbon while the fig balsamic serves to deepen and round out the taste in this classic cocktail.

Serving: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 Dried Fig
• ½ Teaspoon Brown Sugar
• 1 ½ Ounces Bourbon
• ½ Ounce Pulp-Free Orange Juice
• 1 Teaspoon More Than Olives Fig Balsamic*
• Dash Orange Bitters
• Rosemary Sprig
• Orange Slice

Directions:
Remove the fig stem and cut the dried fig into quarters. Put the fig pieces in the bottom of a cocktail, shaker and add the brown sugar. Muddle the two together until it becomes a paste. 

Add the bourbon, orange juice, More Than Olives Fig Balsamic, orange bitters, and a small sprig of rosemary. Place the cover on the shaker and shake to mix the ingredients together.

Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Garnish the side of the glass with a slice of fresh orange.

Serve immediately. Enjoy! 

*You can substitute More Than Olives Traditional Aged Balsamic