Break out the Cucumber sandwiches. Let's get Sophisticated just for a minute.

Apparently Gin is making a come back to Aussie backyards and BBQ's around the country.  Now I didn't think I was old enough to drink Gin just yet, but the lady behind the counter didn't ask me for ID so maybe I got away with it.
A Gin & Tonic sounds about as appealing as a tepid glass of soft drink, but this drink builds on the subtle flavours of Expensive Gin, even if you cheap out and buy the crappy bottle. (Which is what I did!)
Capturing that tiny miracle that is Figs and Honey (how good are figs right now!), this cocktail will add an element of class to your boozy sausage sizzle. Add a hint of fresh Thyme and you might just hear one bellow "About figgin thyme!" (Come on that had to be said)
Ingredients Fig and Honey Syrup300gm fresh figs150gm honey50gm raw sugar250gm waterSplash vanilla essence3 sprigs fresh thyme
Gin cocktail2 shots Gin2 shots fig and honey syrupJuice of half a lemonIce

Method
Fig and Honey SyrupPlace figs, honey, sugar and vanilla in TM bowl.Purée on Speed 7 for 10 seconds.Pour water into TM bowl and add fresh thyme.Set the timer for 10 minutes, 95 degrees, speed 3.Push through a fine seive and allow syrup to cool in the fridge.
Gin cocktailIn a pretty glass, pour 2 shots gin over ice.Add 2 shots fig syrup and juice of half a lemon.Stir and garnish with fig slices and thyme.Add more syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.

The best part is...