Fig-and-Bourbon Fizz

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup bourbon 
• 1  figs fresh whole ripe
• 6  mint leaves fresh
• 0.5 cup ginger ale chilled
• 1 serving ice cubes 
• 1 serving mint leaves 
• 2  coarsely sugar cubes 

Equipment

Directions

1. Muddle fig, mint leaves, and brown sugar cubes against sides of a cocktail shaker. (Fig needs to be fairly broken down.)
2. Add bourbon and enough ice cubes to fill shaker (about 1 cup). Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds). Strain into a 10-oz. glass filled with ice cubes. Top with chilled ginger ale. Stir gently, and garnish, if desired.
3. Serve immediately.