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Erin Lynch

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September 27, 2024

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5 from 12 votes

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This Vanilla Bean & Fig Cocktail is made with vodka and a vanilla bean & fig simple syrup. Combining it with soda water gives a nice fizz and ties this beautiful drink together.

Two fig cocktails in glasses garnished with fresh figs.

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I’ve got a beauty of a cocktail for you today guys.

This Vanilla Bean & Fig Cocktail is the perfect cozy cocktail for fall. It’s got flecks of vanilla bean, a simple syrup made with yummy and sweet figs, and a splash of soda water to give it a bit of fizz.

To sum it up – it’s perfection in a glass. 

This cocktail is super easy to make and perfect if you’re hosting a party as all of the work can be done ahead of time.

Fig cocktail next to bowl of figs.

The work is in making the simple syrup. It’s actually super “simple” but you need to account in the time for the syrup to cool before adding it to your cocktails.

In this fig cocktail recipe, I infused my simple syrup with vanilla and fig.

All you need to do is add some chopped up figs and a vanilla bean to the sugar-water mixture. All those yummy flavors will infuse into the syrup and then we’ll strain it out at the end, leaving us with the most gorgeous, pink-colored fig syrup.

Ingredients needed

  • Figs
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla Bean – I like to purchase my vanilla beans on Amazon.
  • Vodka
  • Lemon Juice
  • Soda Water

How to make it

  • Make the fig simple syrup: Add chopped figs, sugar, water and vanilla bean to a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until figs break down. Let the mixture sit while it cools (about 30 minutes), then strain using a fine mesh strainer.
  • Make the cocktails: Add vodka, fig simple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and then pour into ice filled cocktail glasses. Top with soda water.
  • Garnish: Garnish with sliced figs and serve immediately.
Fresh figs in bowl.

How to make ahead & store

  • The fig simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week. Store it in a tightly sealed container.

Tip: This recipe will make enough fig & vanilla bean simple syrup for 10-12 cocktails. If you have extra on your hands, it’s also amazing drizzled over waffles, stirred into iced tea, or combined with prosecco for a festive brunch cocktail.

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Fig Cocktail

This Fig Cocktail is made with vodka and a vanilla bean & fig simple syrup. Combining it with soda water gives a nice fizz and ties this beautiful drink together. 
5 from 12 votes
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Serves 1 cocktail
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Resting time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

Fig & Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup chopped figs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 vanilla bean (cut in half lengthwise and seeds scraped)

Cocktail:

  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Fig + Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup (recipe above)
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2-4 ounces soda water
  • Ice
  • Fresh figs (to garnish)

Instructions

Fig & Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup:

  • Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until figs break down. Let the mixture sit while it cools (about 30 minutes), then strain using a fine mesh strainer.

Cocktail:

  • Add vodka, fig simple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and then pour into ice filled cocktail glasses. Top with soda water. Garnish with sliced figs and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe will make enough simple syrup for 10-12 cocktails. Store any leftover fig syrup in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 2mg
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This post was originally published in 2018. It was updated in 2023 to add new information. The fig cocktail recipe remains the same. Enjoy!

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8 responses

  1. Megan Joy
    October 10, 2018

    5 stars
    First of all, it’s sooo pretty! I’m pregnant so I can’t enjoy a real cocktail at the moment, but I bet this would still be delicious even if I omitted the vodka!

    Reply
  2. Hawnuh Lee
    October 10, 2018

    Oh wow this is lovely!! Such a nice color and these flavors are perfect for fall. I’m making this ASAP!

    Reply
  3. georgie
    October 11, 2018

    5 stars
    i freaking LOVE everything about this!!! What a gorgeous cocktail and that colour is just stunning! I love that you can see the flecks of vanilla bean too, I have to give this a try! Hoping to pick up some figs on Sauvie Island this weekend!

    Reply
  4. Catherine @ T
    October 11, 2018

    I usually stay away from flavored and infused liquors, but using whole ingredients like vanilla bean sounds like it’d be delicious—and the opposite of artificial tasting.

    Reply
  5. Ashleigh
    February 11, 2022

    Would this recipe work with dried figs or do they need to be fresh?

    Reply
    1. Erin
      February 16, 2022

      Hi Ashleigh – fresh figs work best here.

      Reply
  6. Kim Morris
    September 25, 2024

    Can I freeze the syrup?

    Reply
    1. Erin
      September 28, 2024

      Hi Kim – Yes, it should freeze just fine!

      Reply

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