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Fresh Gin Sage Cocktail

How to make a refreshing Sage Cocktail. Our easy fresh sage drink features gin, lemon, and simple syrup. Perfect for summer garden parties!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sage Cocktail
Servings: 2
Calories: 355kcal

Equipment

  • Shot Glass
  • Small Pot
  • Sieve / Strainer
  • Microplane
  • Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

Lemon Sage Syrup

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 Lemon juice and zest
  • 8 Fresh Sage Leaves

Gin Sage Cocktail

  • 1/2 cup Gin
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Sage Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Lemon Test + Sage Leaf garnish

Instructions

  • Combine the water and sugar in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add the lemon juice, zest, and sage leaves and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and allow the zest and sage to steep in the syrup until it cools to room temperature.
  • Strain out the zest and sage and store the cooled syrup in the fridge until ready to use.
  • To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the gin, lemon sage syrup, and lemon juice. Shake for 30 seconds to thoroughly mix and chill the ingredients.
  • Pour the mixture into the two glasses and garnish each with a lemon twist and sage leaf.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.1g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 50.8g | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg