Kleiner Feigling Fig Liqueur
Product details
| Management number | 253706835 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$10.00 | Model Number | 253706835 | ||
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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 |
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| 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
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45 ml Kleiner Feigling
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15 ml fresh lemon juice
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10 ml simple syrup
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Top with soda water
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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
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45 ml Kleiner Feigling
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30 ml vodka
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25 ml fresh lemon juice
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15 ml sugar syrup
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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
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45 ml rye whiskey or bourbon
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15 ml Kleiner Feigling
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2 dashes Angostura bitters
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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
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30 ml Kleiner Feigling
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45 ml vodka
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15 ml lime juice
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Ginger beer to top
Method: Build over ice in copper mug or highball; stir lightly; garnish with lime wheel.
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