Our first experience with “jam based cocktails” was the Cosmonaut, which is an amazing riff on the, oh so boring, cosmopolitan. Gin, Lemon and scoop of Raspberry jam. Check that one out! It’ll show up on this site eventually.
For the fall menu, we are introducing a second “jam cocktail” to the mix. This one has lots of interesting flavors that need the right balance to be great. We tried messing with the balance and quickly it was too sweet (upping the amaretto) or too sour (upping the lemon) or boring (lowering either of those). The only modification you might consider is two scoops of the fig jam. That adds a little extra something to the cocktail without throwing it out of balance.
Cheers!
2oz Bourbon
0.25oz Amaretto
0.75oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 barspoon Fig Jam
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Orange Twist wrapped around 3 brandied cherries on a pick (if you are ambitious!)
Add all ingredients to a Cocktail Shaker
Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe (neat)
Garnish with orange/cherry
Source: The PDT Cocktail Book