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Cocktail Deeva is here to share cocktails perfect for before, during and after a delicious French dinner!

1) Fig Champagne

Slice figs and add them to a full champagne glass. Make a simple fig syrup and add one tablespoon to each champagne drink.

Fig syrup:

• De-stem and quarter 10 figs
• Add figs to a sauce pan with 3/4 cup dark brown sugar and 3/4 cup water. Mash the figs into the mix.
• Once sugar has dissolved, simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Pour through strainer into a sealable container.
• Refrigerate for up to two weeks.

2) Fermented Plum Shrub

Fermented plum brandy goes back to the 17th century. Make use of fresh and ripe plums for this recipe.

• Pit and chop plums. Add them to a large glass jar.
• Add two cups of sugar into the jar.
• Use the end of a wooden spoon to macerate plums.
• Cover lid with cheesecloth and an elastic. Let plums ferment for two weeks on the counter.
• After two weeks, pour in about two cups of brandy.
• Store in the fridge and when serving strain out plums.

3) Plum Brandy Cocktail

Add equal parts of plum shrub, brandy, sherry and bourbon to a glass. To serve to guests, add a large ice cube made from a mini muffin tray or a chunk of frozen fruit.