A Little Something to Help Get Thru' the Holidays

Fig Infused Sidecar

For those moments when some alcohol & levity may be needed:

• 2ounce(s) fig infused Remy 1738
• 1 ounce(s) Cointreau
• 1 ounce(s) fresh lemon juice
• Lemon twist, for garnish

For the fig infused Remy 1738 Cognac:

• 1  black mission figs, destemmed and cut in half
• 1 bottle(s) (750 mL) Remy Martin 1738 Cognac
• Brown sugar syrup

For the spiced brown sugar simple syrup:

• 2 cup(s) brown sugar
• 2 cup(s) water
• 3  cloves
• 2  cinnamon sticks
• 1  vanilla bean, split

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Directions

1. Add ice to a mixing glass and add all ingredients. Shake and pour into a chilled martini glass with a sugared rim. Garnish with a spiral lemon twist.
2. For the fig infused Remy 1738 Cognac: Fill a 2 Liter mason jar with the figs. Fill the 2 Liter mason jar with 90% Remy 1738 Cognac and the remaining 10% with Homemade Spiced Brown Sugar Simple Syrup.
3. Cover lid and refrigerate for one week to allow flavors to infuse. Strain through a cheesecloth or filter to remove figs, seeds or sediment. Pour contents into clean bottle and label.
4. For the spiced brown sugar simple syrup: Put brown sugar and water in a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and add cloves, cinnamon sticks and split vanilla bean. Simmer for an additional five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain through a cheesecloth or filter to remove cloves, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean. Cover and refrigerate