Fig-ure of Speech

This 8th-place entry from the 2026 Liber Games, created by Brandon Hockaday, is a decadent balance of bright citrus and deep, herbal sweetness. The result is a beautifully textured cocktail that's both refreshing and indulgent, with layers of complexity that evolve with each sip.

Ingredients:

• ¾ oz Caramelized Fig Syrup
• 1 oz gin
• 1 oz Amaro Nonino
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients to shaker
• Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds
• Double strain in a glass 
  

Glass:

• Nick and Nora

Garnish:

• thyme

Photo:

Steve the Bartender