This is the cocktail that I pair with my Fig Fillo Bites.

INGREDIENTS:  per drink

• 1 oz Moody June Gin
• 1 oz Texas South Wind Red Raspberry Fruit Wine
• Juice of half a lemon
• Slice of lemon for garnish
• 1 glazed fig ice cube per drink (see below on how to make cube)
• Enough Korbel Brut to top off drink

MAKING THE FIG ICE CUBES:

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• The first photo shows the glazed figs with their glazing liquid (see “Glazing The Figs” in my Fig Fillo Bites recipe)  The glazed figs can be stored in a glass container in the frig.  They will keep for 3 months.
• Place a silicone ice cube tray on top of a cookie sheet
• Place one glazed fig in each section of the ice cube tray
• Using a tea spoon, fill each cubed section to the top with the glazing liquid.
• Freeze overnight.  Use the cubes you need.  Store the rest in a plastic freezer bag for future use.

PREPARING THE DRINK:

• Fill a drink shaker half way with ice
• Add gin and raspberry wine
• Add juice from lemon
• Shake well
• Put 1 fig ice cube in the glass
• Add mix from shaker to glass
• Top off with champagne
• Add a slice of lemon to the rim for garnish

As the glazed fig ice cube melts, the drink gets more flavorful.  At the end of the drink you are left with a delicious macerated fig to eat.  CHEERS!!!  Let me know your feedback by leaving a comment.  I love to hear from you.