Fig Margaritas

The sun is shining, the weather is sweet yeah!  At long last, we're finally seeing some decent weather in good old blighty. While there's still a little bit of a nip in the air, the scent of barbecues and beers is fresh in the air.  Nothing excites us Brits like a little bit of sun.

As it's not quite Summer, and the weather can change at the snap of a finger I thought I'd stay clear of the typical sunshiney cocktail. These fig martinis are so delicious, the sweet but earthy element of the figs is just as perfect with grilled meat on the patio as it is pizza with the girls.

The figs are imparted into this recipe by ways of sugar syrup, make that part ahead (it keeps in the fridge for up to a week) so you can whip these beauties up at the drop of a hat.  Hostess with the mostess or what!  You just know people are gonna be talking about your mad cocktail skills for weeks.

Fig Margarita
Makes two drinks

Fig Syrup:
500g figs cut into quarters
125g caster sugar
500ml water

Margaritas:
100ml tequila
75ml fig syrup
25ml triple sec
25ml fresh lime juice

Method:

For the fig syrup: place all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to the boil.  Turn the heat down to a steady simmer and let reduce to half the original volume.  Strain through a fine meshed sieve and leave to cool to room temperature.  Will keep in the fridge for around a week.

For the margaritas:  Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  Give it a good shake and strain over two ice filled glassed.  Garnish with a slice of lime and a slice of fig.
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