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Sage-Fig Cocktail Recipe

Let's make the most of fig season with this sweet and savory sage-fig cocktail! Featuring a homemade sage simple syrup, fresh figs, orange liqueur, lemon juice and rum, this tasty and oh-so pretty cocktail is the perfect welcome to the fall months.

4.8 from 142 votes
15 mins
Total Time
1
drink
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Sage-Fig Cocktail

How to Make the Best Sage-Fig Cocktail

This sage-fig cocktail is the ultimate fall sipper that brings together sweet figs and aromatic sage for a truly sophisticated drink. Perfect for welcoming the autumn season, this elegant cocktail features homemade sage simple syrup paired with warm spirits and fresh citrus to create a refreshing yet cozy beverage.

The magic of this cocktail lies in the homemade sage simple syrup—it’s surprisingly easy to make and infuses the drink with an herbal sophistication that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of fresh figs. The combination of white rum and Grand Marnier adds depth and warmth, while fresh lemon juice provides brightness to balance the richness.

Serve this cocktail as an aperitif at your next dinner party or enjoy it by the fire on a crisp autumn evening. With those rich, warm flavors and beautiful presentation, you’ll want to sip on this seasonal favorite all through the fall months.

Sage-Fig Cocktail

Sage-Fig Cocktail

Let's make the most of fig season with this sweet and savory sage-fig cocktail! Featuring a homemade sage simple syrup, fresh figs, orange liqueur, lemon juice and rum, this tasty and oh-so pretty cocktail is the perfect welcome to the fall months.

4.8 from 142 votes
CourseCocktail
CuisineAmerican
Keywordfig cocktail, fresh fig cocktail, sage cocktail, sage simple syrup
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings1 drink
Calories240kcal
AuthorChristina Hill
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Ingredients

Sage Simple Syrup

Sage-Fig Cocktail

Instructions

Sage Simple Syrup

  1. Combine sage sprigs, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. Strain out the sage sprigs and transfer syrup to a storage container.

Sage-Fig Cocktail

  1. Place halved figs in the bottom of a cocktail glass.
  2. Add sage simple syrup, white rum, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and stir well to combine.
  4. Top with chilled club soda and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a fresh sage sprig and enjoy.

Notes

  • If fresh figs aren't available, you can substitute dried black mission figs—just rehydrate them in warm water for a few minutes before using.
  • The sage simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and orange liqueur and increase the sage simple syrup to 2 ounces.
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