Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Fig Daiquiri

shochu fig cocktail

Today’s recipe is the Fig Daiquiri, which uses Nankai Shochu or Nankai Gold, muddled figs, honey syrup, and lemon. This fig cocktail captures the fruit’s delicate honeyed flavors with a classic daiquiri cocktail structure, and the striking pink color will delight guests.

Most people know figs from biblical references or from the popular cookies, but figs are not only delicious, they’re fascinating. For example, figs are not technically fruits. They are actually inverted flowers. Many are even pollinated internally by wasps, though you don’t need to worry about eating wasp carcass.

shochu fig cocktail
The Fig Daiquiri in all its pink glory.

So, you’d like to eat some or make the Fig Daiquiri but you don’t really see them around? That’s because figs are only in season from August to October. They don’t keep or transport well, and thus are often dried (which actually improves its nutritional value). However, for this seasonal cocktail, you’ll want fresh figs (we used Black Mission figs). If you want to learn more about the basics about figs, this is a concise write-up by Emily Han.

Below is our recipe for the Fig Daiquiri using our very own Nankai Shochu and Nankai Gold. This delicious fig cocktail will have you keeping tabs on fig season so you can make it again next year.

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Fig Daiquiri

Nankai Shochu and Nankai Gold captures the delicate flavors of Black Mission figs beautifully in this seasonal daiquiri cocktail.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cocktail
Keyword: Daiquiri, Fig, honey, lemon, nankai gold, nankai shochu, shochu, Shochu cocktail
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 178.5kcal

Equipment

  • Shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Nankai Shochu/Gold
  • 2 Figs
  • 0.5 oz Honey Syrup Water : Honey (1:1)
  • 1/3 Lemon

Instructions

  • Muddle figs in shaker.
  • Add remaining ingredients and ice.
  • Shake and double strain into martini glass.
  • Serve with fig garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 5oz | Calories: 178.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.77g | Protein: 0.54g | Fat: 0.07g | Sugar: 15.91g | Vitamin C: 1.6mg

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