The Charlequin

Ingredients:

1. 60 ml Burnt Fig Gin
2. 30 ml Fresh lime juice
3. 15 ml Raw dark sugar simple syrup (adjust to taste)
4. 30 ml Blue Agave Tequila
5. 30 ml Vermouth
6. Ginger Beer (to top off the cocktail)
7. Ice Cubes
8. Lemon twist, fig slice or candied ginger for garnish

Raw Dark Sugar Simple Syrup:
To make the raw dark sugar simple syrup, combine equal parts raw dark sugar (such as muscovado or demerara) and water in a saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool before using.

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the Saintlier Burnt Fig Gin, fresh lime juice, raw dark sugar simple syrup, Blue Agave Tequila and sweet vermouth.
2. Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled highball, coupe or martini glass.
4. Top off the cocktail with ginger beer for a delightful effervescence.
5. Garnish with a twist of lemon, a thin slice of fresh fig or candied ginger.
6. Sip and enjoy the harmonious blend of fig, citrus, ginger, tequila, sweet vermouth and the depth of raw dark sugar