Apple Cider and Vodka Cocktail

The figs and apples are the perfect combination in this cocktail. It's almost like Christmas in a glass. It's spicy and warm and sure to be a hit with your guests.

Is there anything more fallish than apple cider? I think not but these fresh figs really take this cocktail over the top. Do not miss out on fresh fig season this year.

So whether it's just you sipping this alone in your slippers on the couch in front of the fireplace (I won't judge) or you are making multiples for your neighbors by the fire pit, it's going to be a hit.

You must know by now that I'm a huge fan of fig jam especially when it's slathered all over this Baked Brie with Fig Jam or added to my favorite Cheese Platter. So why not add it to this classic autumn cocktail?

In fact, why not sip this cocktail while stuffing your face with brie? That's the best of both worlds.

• 1-2 oz vodka
• 3 oz fresh apple cider
• 1 oz seltzer or club soda
• 1 teaspoon sweet fig jam
• handful of ice
• fresh figs, apple slices, orange zest, and/or cinnamon stick for garnish

1. Put apple cider and fig jam into a cocktail shaker and shake well. For best results, you can also whisk the fig jam if it's not mixing well.
2. Add vodka and ice and shake again.
3. Add more ice to a small glass and strain the mixture into it. Garnish with fresh figs, apple slices, orange zest, and/or a cinnamon stick.

I think you are going to love this Apple Cider and Vodka Cocktail because it's...

• full of fall flavors like apple, cinnamon, and fig
• simple to make
• beautiful
• perfect for fall parties
• taste like apple pie in a glass - delicious!

If you have an abundance of figs in your kitchen there are so many ways you can use these sweet and chewy gems. They aren't around that long so try them out in some of these ways...

• jams and jellies
• cakes and cupcakes
• served with cheese either on a cheese board or on top of brie and baked in the oven
• in salads
• in Chocolate Chip Pudding
• on a sandwich
• on your breakfast toast with natural peanut butter
• sliced onto pizza

• Apple Cider Sangria
• Cherry Margaritas
• Sweet Grapefruit Margarita
• Blackberry Vodka Mojito
• Five Ingredient White Sangria
• Blood Orange Wine Spritzer
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