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Name: Figgy-Orange Bitters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 2 cups overproof bourbon such as Wild Turkey 101; 1 cup dried figs (about 6 oz.) halved; 8 green cardamom pods crushed; 4 cloves; 2 fresh figs halved; Strips of zest from 3 oranges; 1 tbsp. chinchona bark; 1/2 tsp. gentian root; 1/4 cup dried orange peel; 1 3-in. cinnamon stick; 1 vanilla bean split; 2 tbsp. rich syrup

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups overproof bourbon ; such as Wild Turkey 101
1 cup dried figs ; (about 6 oz.) halved
8 green cardamom pods ; crushed
4 cloves
2 fresh figs ; halved
Strips of zest from 3 oranges
1 tbsp. chinchona bark
1/2 tsp. gentian root
1/4 cup dried orange peel
1 3-in. cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean ; split
2 tbsp. rich syrup

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a 1-quart glass jar, combine all of the ingredients except the syrup. Cover and shake well. Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, shaking the jar daily.

2. Strain the infused alcohol into a clean 1-quart glass jar through a cheesecloth-lined funnel. Squeeze any infused alcohol from the cheesecloth into the jar; reserve the solids. Strain the infused alcohol again through new cheesecloth into another clean jar to remove any remaining sediment. Cover the jar and set aside for 1 week.

3. Meanwhile, transfer the solids to a small saucepan. Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes; let cool completely. Pour the liquid and solids into a clean 1-quart glass jar. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 week, shaking the jar once daily.

Make Ahead The bitters can be stored at room temperature indefinitely. For best flavor, use within 1 year. Notes To make simple syrup, in a small saucepan, dissolve 1 cup of granulated sugar in 1 cup of water over moderate heat; for rich syrup, use 2 cups demerara or turbinado sugar and 1 cup of water. Let cool before using, and reserve the rest for another use.

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Figgy-Orange Bitters

2 cups overproof bourbon such as Wild Turkey 101
1 cup dried figs (about 6 oz.) halved
8 green cardamom pods crushed
4 cloves
2 fresh figs halved
 Strips of zest from 3 oranges
1 tbsp. chinchona bark
1/2 tsp. gentian root
1/4 cup dried orange peel
1 3-in. cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean split
2 tbsp. rich syrup

1. In a 1-quart glass jar, combine all of the ingredients except the syrup. Cover and shake well. Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, shaking the jar daily.

4. Strain the water mixture through a cheesecloth-lined funnel set over a clean 1-quart glass jar; discard the solids. If necessary, strain again to remove any remaining sediment. Add the infused alcohol and the syrup. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 days. Pour the bitters through a cheesecloth-lined funnel or strainer and transfer to glass dasher bottles. Cover and keep in a cool, dark place.
 
Make Ahead The bitters can be stored at room temperature indefinitely. For best flavor, use within 1 year. Notes To make simple syrup, in a small saucepan, dissolve 1 cup of granulated sugar in 1 cup of water over moderate heat; for rich syrup, use 2 cups demerara or turbinado sugar and 1 cup of water. Let cool before using, and reserve the rest for another use.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (302g)
Recipe Makes: 1 Servings

Calories: 560
Calories from Fat: 66 (12%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 7.4g	10 %
	Saturated Fat 1.8g	9 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 88.4mg		3 %
Potassium 1608.3mg		42 %
Total Carbohydrate 137.7g		40 %
	Dietary Fiber 29.7g	119 %
	Sugars, other 108g
Protein 7.8g		11 %
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