Sweet meets heat in this fresh and flavorful fig mocktail! With its refreshing balance of ginger, apple, and cinnamon, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic drink you can easily make in just a couple of minutes without any fancy equipment.

A pink fig mocktail garnished with a slice of fig is served in a flower-shaped glass. Dried citrus slices, fresh figs, a cinnamon stick, and autumn leaves are arranged around the glass on a white surface.

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Figs are such an underrated treat! Sweet and a little earthy, they’re the perfect fruit to balance the zestiness of fresh ginger and cinnamon in this flavorful fall Fig Mocktail. Truly one of the more memorable mocktails you’ll ever sip.

You don’t need any special equipment or non-alcoholic spirits for the recipe either. Just a few simple ingredients, a shaker, and a glass. But one note: the window for in-season, fresh figs can be pretty short, so enjoy this one soon!

Why You’ll Love This Drink

It's made made without non-alc spirits. The fresh ginger provides the “heat”.
Prefer to skip the bubbles? This non carbonated mocktail is perfect for those who prefer still beverages or no bubbles.
The combined flavors of fig, apple, cinnamon and fresh ginger are just perfect for autumn!

A peach-colored cocktail in a decorative glass, garnished with a fig slice. Surrounding the glass are figs, dried citrus, cinnamon sticks, star anise, an orange rose, and autumn leaves on a white surface.

Equipment Needed

Shaker - if you don't have one at home, you can use mason jar or drink bottle with a lid.
Something to measure - jigger or measuring spoons.
Coupe glass - or another low volume glass.
Muddler - or something else to mash. I find the handle end of a wooden spoon works well.

Ingredients

Fresh figs - see the section below on finding figs near you
Fresh lemon juice
Apple cider - soft cider or a cloudy apple juice will work
Freshly grated ginger
Cinnamon syrup - see suggestions below for replacing with ground cinnamon powder
Fig jam - optional for extra flavor and mouthfeel

How to Make a Fig Mocktail

Add a quartered fig to your shaker with the cinnamon syrup.
Add the fig jam (if using) and lemon juice.

Side-by-side images showing a glass with fresh figs inside; in the first, clear liquid is being poured in, and in the second, creamy liquid is poured. Surrounding the glass are dried citrus, cinnamon sticks, and orange roses.

Muddle the fig until 'mashed' - around 15-20 presses with the muddler should do it!
Add the apple cider and ginger along with some ice. Replace the lid and shake well.

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Split image: Left side shows juice being poured into a glass with citrus slices; right side shows a hand using a gold muddler to crush fruit in a similar glass. Both glasses are surrounded by dried citrus and an orange rose.

Strain into your coupe glass.
Garnish with a slice of fresh fig (optional).

Split image: On the left, a pink-orange drink is being poured through a strainer into a decorative glass. On the right, hands garnish the drink with a slice of fig. Dried citrus and autumn leaves are scattered around.

Recipe Notes and Tips

The fig needs to be ripe to get its fullest flavor
Use a cloudy style of apple juice if you can’t get soft cider
Fresh lemon juice is best
Ginger is much easier to grate when frozen
Use a store-bought cinnamon syrup for ease
You can also use a pinch of ground cinnamon in place of the cinnamon syrup, but add a little maple syrup or agave nectar to mimic its sweetness

Where to Find Fresh Figs

The availability of fresh figs can be pretty short, with some larger chain stores only carrying them for about a month or two. Here’s a few tips for finding fresh figs near you.

The first place to check is the produce section of your usual market. Call or speak to the produce manager and ask if they carry fresh figs and when they are in season in your area. Specialty stores like Sprout’s, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods are also more likely to carry them.

You can also ask at your local farmer’s market or local gardening community Facebook page about where to find fresh figs. Or check to see if there is an Asian or Latin food market near you as they often carry rarer produce not found in chain stores.

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I hope you love these delicious fig mocktails as much as I do!