Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Fig Martini from Heatherchristo.com

I am sipping one of these as my freshly turned 9 year old tells me her entire life that she has already planned out. From the Olympics to college and vet school and then the details of the rest of her life. Very specific details on her job (a mixed species vet clinic and surgery center), who she will marry (a “handsome” fencer or another Veterinarian), how many kids she will have (at least two) and the pets (2 big horses, 2 mini horses, a pig or two, quite a few dogs and a rabbit)- the whole nine yards. She will live on 5 acres on Whidbey Island with waterfront (I hope that Vet clinic does well). She is so funny you guys- knowing this child she will probably do just that….

Fig Martini from Heatherchristo.com

Then Coco told me- “I’m not going to college- I’m going to Hollywood” so there you go…

Just thinking about either child growing up or ever leaving me is driving me to drink Fig Martini’s tonight.

Join me for one of these gorgeous lemony, figgy vodka martinis, you won’t be sad you did!

Fig Martini from Heatherchristo.com

Fig Martini
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Cook time: 
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Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped purple figs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 3 ounces chilled vodka
  • ice
  • Fresh sliced Figs for garnish
Instructions
  1. For the Fig Simple Syrup: Bring the chopped figs, sugar and water to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Let the mixture rest while it cools, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add the combination to the blender and puree, then strain the mixture reserving the pink syrup.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of the simple syrup, the lemon juice, the water and the cold vodka to a cocktail shaker filed with ice. Shake vigorously and then pour into cocktail glasses. Garnish with sliced figs and serve immediately.

 

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Happy Thirsty Thursday!

Fig Martini from Heatherchristo.com

I am sipping one of these as my freshly turned 9 year old tells me her entire life that she has already planned out. From the Olympics to college and vet school and then the details of the rest of her life. Very specific details on her job (a mixed species vet clinic and surgery center), who she will marry (a “handsome” fencer or another Veterinarian), how many kids she will have (at least two) and the pets (2 big horses, 2 mini horses, a pig or two, quite a few dogs and a rabbit)- the whole nine yards. She will live on 5 acres on Whidbey Island with waterfront (I hope that Vet clinic does well). She is so funny you guys- knowing this child she will probably do just that….

Fig Martini from Heatherchristo.com

Then Coco told me- “I’m not going to college- I’m going to Hollywood” so there you go…

Just thinking about either child growing up or ever leaving me is driving me to drink Fig Martini’s tonight.

Join me for one of these gorgeous lemony, figgy vodka martinis, you won’t be sad you did!

Fig Martini from Heatherchristo.com

Fig Martini
Author: 
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped purple figs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 3 ounces chilled vodka
  • ice
  • Fresh sliced Figs for garnish
Instructions
  1. For the Fig Simple Syrup: Bring the chopped figs, sugar and water to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Let the mixture rest while it cools, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add the combination to the blender and puree, then strain the mixture reserving the pink syrup.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons of the simple syrup, the lemon juice, the water and the cold vodka to a cocktail shaker filed with ice. Shake vigorously and then pour into cocktail glasses. Garnish with sliced figs and serve immediately.

 

Recipe by Heather Christo (http://heatherchristo.com)