Smoked Golden Caramelized Fig Shrub with Zesty Mint
A viral TikTok sensation, this sophisticated shrub cocktail features smoky, caramelized figs balanced by bright, zesty mint. It's a non-alcoholic, complex beverage perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh figs stemmed and quartered
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar raw, unfiltered
- 1 cup water filtered
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves lightly packed, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp smoked sea salt or regular sea salt
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke optional, for extra smokiness
- 4 cup sparkling water chilled, for serving
Notes
Storage: Store the shrub concentrate (without sparkling water) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The flavors will continue to develop. Make-Ahead: Prepare the shrub concentrate up to 3 days in advance. Variations: For a different smoky note, use a smoked black tea instead of liquid smoke. Omit the mint for a purely fig-forward flavor. Serving Suggestion: This concentrate can also be used as a flavorful syrup for cocktails (add 1.5 oz of spirit like bourbon or gin) or drizzled over vanilla ice cream.