Fig Mule Recipe

If you don't have fig-infused vodka

Make a quick fig infusion ahead: halve 2–3 ripe fresh figs and place in a 12 oz (350 ml) jar with 8 oz (240 ml) vodka. Let sit at room temperature for 4–6 hours (longer for stronger flavor) then strain solids and reserve infused vodka. For immediate use, muddle a fresh fig in the shaker (see below).

Fill a copper mug or highball glass with cracked ice or ice cubes (about 1 cup).

If using a shaker: add 2 oz fig-infused vodka (or 2 oz plain vodka + 1/2 muddled fresh fig), 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional) into the shaker with a few ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds to chill and integrate the fig.

Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. If you muddled fig directly in the glass, skip shaking and gently stir to combine.

Top gently with 4 oz Gosling's ginger beer. Stir once gently with a bar spoon to combine—avoid over-stirring to keep carbonation.

Taste and adjust: if the drink needs more sweetness, add an additional 0.25 oz simple syrup; if it needs more acid, add 0.25 oz lime juice.

Garnish the drink with a fresh fig slice perched on the rim or floated on top, a lime wheel or wedge on the rim, and a mint sprig tucked beside the fig if using.

Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy chilled.