Fig Orange Fireside Glass

Ripe fig gives a whiskey alternative a mellow, jam-like fruit note, while orange adds a brighter contrast. Ginger ale supplies fizz and a little spice, so this doesn't need an extra sweetener. Remove the hard fig stem and mash the flesh thoroughly before mixing. Strain if you prefer a cleaner highball without seeds. This is a rounded, gently spiced evening drink, with enough fruit character to stand on its own rather than promising to taste like real whiskey.

Ingredients

• 2 oz 0.0% non-alcoholic whiskey alternative
• 4 oz Ginger ale
• 1 fruit Ripe fig, stem removed
• 2 oz Orange juice

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit and herbs as listed. Lightly press soft fruit and herbs in a glass without shredding the leaves.
2. Add the non-alcoholic alternative and any still juices or flavorings. Stir together and strain if you prefer a smoother texture.
3. Add ice if desired, then pour in the chilled carbonated mixer. Stir gently once and serve.

Benefits

Orange · a little vitamin C

With orange beside 0.0% whiskey, ginger, and fig, this glass offers a little vitamin C for protecting cells from oxidative damage.

Make room for fig

Fig gives the 0.0% whiskey, ginger, and orange a rounded, honeyed fruit flavor—an aromatic pairing to serve freshly mixed, while the bubbles are lively.

Choose clearly labeled 0.0% products if avoiding trace alcohol. Non-alcoholic alternatives vary; check every label.