Smoked Fig & Demerara Manhattan

The Smoked Fig & Demerara Manhattan is rich, elegant, and deeply aromatic. Bourbon blends with fig preserves and LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup for a silky, slightly smoky cocktail with warm holiday depth.
It’s sophisticated, smooth, and perfect for Thanksgiving or winter evenings.

Smoked Fig & Demerara Manhattan

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A warm, elegant holiday Manhattan with bourbon, fig preserves, and LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup for a rich, silky finish.

• Total Time: 3
• Yield: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey

• 1 teaspoon fig preserves

• 1/4 oz LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup

• 1/2 oz sweet vermouth

• 1 dash orange bitters

• Garnish: expressed orange peel or dried fig

• Ice: for stirring

Instructions

1. Add bourbon, fig preserves, LAVA Spiced Demerara Syrup, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass.

2. Add ice and stir until well chilled and smooth.

3. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.

4. Garnish with an orange peel or a dried fig.

Notes

• Use rye whiskey for a spicier finish.
• For a smoked variation, smoke the glass with a cedar or oak wood chip before pouring.
• Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon for a warmer holiday profile.
• Approximately 160–190 calories.

• Author: stephanie
• Prep Time: 3
• Method: Stirred