Cocktails
Figgy Thyme
Figgy Thyme is a cocktail made with Vodka, Honey, Figs, and Thyme. It is served in a Highball Glass.
Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 6 ingredients, muddled drink, requires shaker, muddler
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients & Tools
- 2 ozVodkaBase Spirit
- 1 tspHoneyModifier
- 3FigsOther
- 1 SprigThymeOther
- 2 dashesAngostura BittersBitters
- TopTonic WaterMixer
How to Make It
- In a lewis bag, crush up some ice like a baller/maniac (@glacioice).
- Pour your precious ice into a Collins glass.Pour
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the figs and thyme together.Shaken
- Add honey vodka, lemon juice, and a large ice cube (@glacioice).Add
- Shake until well chilled, and strain into glass.Shaken
- Add tonic water and finally 2 dashes of angostura bitters.Add
- Garnish with sliced figs and thyme.Garnish
How to Serve
- Glass
- Highball Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Taste
What does Figgy Thyme taste like?
Figgy Thyme has a drier, more aromatic profile. Bitter, herbal or botanical notes give it structure and make it feel less sugary.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
- Bold and complex
Practical notes
Variations
Easy ways to adjust Figgy Thyme
For a softer version, add a small amount of sweetness or citrus. For a drier version, keep the bitter or herbal ingredient clear and avoid extra fruit syrup.
When to choose it
How to decide if Figgy Thyme is right for you
Figgy Thyme suits drinkers who like drier, more aromatic cocktails. Choose it when you want structure, bitterness or herbal lift instead of a sweet fruit profile. The listed serve is about 5.9% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
Skip if
Skip Figgy Thyme if...
Skip Figgy Thyme if you prefer soft, sweet or fruit-led drinks. Bitter and herbal cocktails can feel dry or intense if you are expecting easy sweetness.
When to serve
- Dinner PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
- Happy HourSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
Occasion tags include deterministic rules plus LLM-assisted fact-checked patches based on recipe name, ingredients, glassware, flavour tags and pairing evidence.
Food pairings
Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.
Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
Not compatible
Not enough information
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Alternatives to try
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Vodka2 oz
Angostura Bitters2 dashes
Tonic WaterTop
Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How strong is a Figgy Thyme?
- The published Figgy Thyme recipe contains alcohol, but a calculated ABV is not currently available. Check the listed spirit and liqueur measures above rather than treating missing ABV data as an alcohol-free claim.
- Can I make a Figgy Thyme at home?
- Yes. The Figgy Thyme uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.