The Brown Turkey is the original creation of Austin, Texas bartender Justin Chamberlin, who had a bite of Thanksgiving stuffing and knew what he had to do. As the book describes, this drink combines the subtle spices of aged rum with the sultry sweetness of figs, and a bright, bubbly pop of sparkling wine.
Ingredients
The Brown Turkey
- 1 ounce rum aged
- 1 ounce fig and brown sugar reduction recipe below
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- ice cubes
- 2 ouces sparkling wine cold
Fig and Brown Sugar Reduction
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup figs dried, chopped
Servings:
Instructions
The Brown Turkey
- Combine the rum, fig reduction, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Double strain into a chilled flute, top with the sparkling wine, and garnish with a twist of orange.
Fig and Brown sugar Reduction
- Combine the water and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the dried figs and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from the heat, and let steep for 25 minutes. Double strain into a clean glass bottle, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
