Figgy Stardust Recipe
mission fig beefeater gin, armagnac, red chai, lemon
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Red Chai Concentrate (makes extra, optional)
Method
Red Chai Concentrate (if not using pre-made)
- 1
Brew
Steep 2 red chai (rooibos chai) tea bags in 6 oz hot water for 6–8 minutes to make a strong concentrate. Remove bags and, if desired, sweeten slightly with honey while warm. Chill before using. Use 1 oz concentrate per cocktail.
Cocktail Assembly
- 2
Combine & Muddle
In a cocktail shaker, add the fig jam and fresh lemon juice. Muddle vigorously until the jam is broken down and combined with the lemon (about 15–20 seconds).
- 3
Add Spirits & Sweetener
Add 2 oz fig-infused gin, 0.5 oz Armagnac, 1 oz chilled red chai concentrate, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- 4
Dry Shake
Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 10–12 seconds to emulsify the fig jam and integrate the chai.
- 5
Shake with Ice
Add ice to the shaker and shake hard for 12–15 seconds until well chilled.
- 6
Strain
Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass over a single large ice cube (or a large sphere) to achieve a smooth texture and catch fig solids.
- 7
Garnish
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in. Float a thin fresh fig slice or place a small dried fig on the rim. Serve immediately.