A sophisticated, balanced cocktail that combines sage-honey syrup, aromatic gin, and fresh lemon.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alcohol, gin, herbal
Servings: 2Cocktails
Author: Emily Clifton - Nerds with Knives (Adapted from Salt and Wind)
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Ingredients
For the Honey-Sage Syrup
1/2cuphoney
1/2cupwater
12-15sage leavesstems removed
For 2 Cocktails
4ouncesgin
2 1/2 - 3ounceshoney-sage syrupdepending on how sweet you like it
3ounceslemon juicefrom about 1 1/2 large lemons
Instructions
Make the Honey-Sage Syrup
Combine water, honey and sage leaves in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off heat and let it steep leaves for 15 minutes. Strain into a sealable jar or bottle. Makes about 1 cup. Leftover syrup will keep in the fridge for about 1 month, possibly longer.
Make the cocktails
Combine gin, lemon juice and syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker halfway with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a sage leaf or a lemon twist.