Balsamic Fig Old Fashioned

When rich figs meet the timeless Old Fashioned, you get a cocktail that’s smooth, complex, and undeniably elevated.

The Balsamic Fig Old Fashioned combines bourbon, Elevated Mixers Old Fashioned Mix, and a homemade fig-balsamic reduction for a drink that’s smoky, sweet, and balanced with just the right touch of acidity. Garnished with fresh fig and rosemary, this cocktail feels luxurious yet approachable—perfect for fall evenings or impressing guests.

Whether you’re winding down after dinner or celebrating with friends, this Old Fashioned twist is as indulgent as it is unforgettable.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Bourbon

• 1/2 oz Elevated Mixers Old Fashioned Mix

• 1/2 oz Fig-Balsamic Reduction (see below)

• Ice

• Garnish: Fresh fig slice + rosemary sprig

Fig-Balsamic Reduction

• 3 ripe figs, chopped

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions:
Add figs and balsamic vinegar to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring until thick and syrupy. Mash figs as they soften, then strain through a fine mesh sieve. Let cool and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Instructions:

1. Add bourbon, Elevated Mixers Old Fashioned Mix, and fig-balsamic reduction to a mixing glass with ice.

2. Stir until chilled, about 20–30 seconds.

3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.

4. Garnish with a fig slice and rosemary sprig. Optional: torch the rosemary for aroma.