Kleiner Feigling Fig Liqueur

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Kleiner Feigling (German for “Little Coward,” a pun on Feige = fig) is a sweet, playful fig-liqueur made by Waldemar Behn since 1992 in Eckernförde, Germany.  It is based on a premium vodka (triple-distilled, charcoal-filtered) infused with natural Mediterranean fig flavor.  Alcohol by volume (ABV) is 20% (40 proof) for the standard figure.  Flavor-wise, Kleiner Feigling offers ripe fig sweetness, touches of floral and citrus notes, a smooth mouthfeel, light fruit acidity (pear/ apple undertone in some listings), and very minimal harsh alcohol bite. Part of its charm is ritual and packaging: it’s popular in small 20 mL bottles (“party minis”) used for shots and drinking games. In Germany there is a custom of tapping the cap, turning it upside down, tapping on the table to create bubbles, then drinking.  Quick Specs Spec Detail Name Kleiner Feigling – Original Fig Liqueur Origin Germany (Eckernförde) Producer Waldemar Behn GmbH ABV 20% Base spirit Vodka (premium, filtered) Flavor profile Fig, sweet / dessert-like, floral & citrus hints, smooth & approachable Packaging varieties 750 ml bottles Uses & Serving Suggestions Kleiner Feigling works well in a variety of settings: as a shot, in dessert cocktails, or to add a sweet/fruit dimension in lighter mixed drinks. Cocktail Recipes Here are a few ways to use Kleiner Feigling in cocktails: 1. Fig & Fizz 45 ml Kleiner Feigling 15 ml fresh lemon juice 10 ml simple syrup Top with soda water Garnish: a fresh fig slice or lemon twist Method: Shake Feigling, lemon, and syrup with ice; strain into highball glass over ice; top with soda; stir gently. 2. Fig-Vodka Sour 45 ml Kleiner Feigling 30 ml vodka 25 ml fresh lemon juice 15 ml sugar syrup 1 dash egg white (optional, for texture) Method: Dry shake (if using egg white) all ingredients; then shake with ice; fine-strain into chilled coupe; garnish with grated lemon zest or a fig. 3. Feigling Old Fashioned Twist 45 ml rye whiskey or bourbon 15 ml Kleiner Feigling 2 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel twist, optional fig garnish Method: Stir whiskey, Feigling, bitters with ice; strain into an old fashioned glass with large ice cube; express the orange peel over the top. 4. Fig Mule 30 ml Kleiner Feigling 45 ml vodka 15 ml lime juice Ginger beer to top Method: Build over ice in copper mug or highball; stir lightly; garnish with lime wheel.

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