If you like figs and Manhattans (which you have to! because they are both delicious!), here’s a sweet, autumn variation on a Manhattan. It’s the perfect drink to sip by the fireplace.

Go DIY and make fig bourbon to use in this recipe. If you’re really feeling adventurous, make the bitters yourself, too. Dubonnet is an aperitif much like sweet vermouth, and it can be found in most liquor stores. However, this would taste great with vermouth as a substitute.

Pardon the punny name … I couldn’t resist.

Hey, Fig Spender

2 ounces fig-infused bourbon
1 ounce Dubonnet
2 dashes cherry bitters

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

This recipe was invented using a ratio from the book! For tips and recipes for more simple yet amazing homemade drinks, check out DIY Cocktails

Photo by wickenden