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    A Smoked Sage Cocktail

    January 14, 2017

    Oooh boy it has been a busy first couple of weeks of 2017! Let’s all take a breather today and relax with this smoked sage cocktail. There’s bourbon. I promise.

    This beautiful smoked sage cocktail features hearty bourbon and a ginger sage simple syrup, and a light char on the sage before presentation gives a beautifully smokey aroma.

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    This beautiful smoked sage cocktail features hearty bourbon and a ginger sage simple syrup, and a light char on the sage before presentation gives a beautifully smokey aroma.

    This beautiful smoked sage cocktail features hearty bourbon and a ginger sage simple syrup, and a light char on the sage before presentation gives a beautifully smokey aroma.

    Wowzer it’s been a busy couple of weeks. On top of the insanity at work with both my own job and my husband’s, we are going through the lengthy process of listing the apartment I own in downtown Detroit for sale. We spent a couple of days cleaning and fixing things up before the photographer came yesterday. Last week I mentioned how hard it has been for me to part with this chapter of my life, and sad was the only way to describe how I felt walking out of the loft Wednesday evening.

    But all good things must come to an end, and I’m grateful to have this new chapter of my life include a wonderful husband and two lovable puppies! And today, as we have welcomed the new year, I feel like toasting to the next chapter. These smoked sage cocktails are the perfect vehicle to do so!

    Related: The Fontleroy: A Bourbon Cocktail

    This beautiful smoked sage cocktail features hearty bourbon and a ginger sage simple syrup, and a light char on the sage before presentation gives a beautifully smokey aroma.

    Bourbon? Yes, please! First, though, let’s make this simple syrup. It’s got grated ginger and fresh sage, and it’s so tasty that it will be your new favorite simple syrup. Next we pair this with fresh lemon juice and tasty bourbon. Use your favorite bourbon! This is the time – this cocktail is too good to skimp on that cheap stuff, y’all. An egg white, bitters, and fresh sage leaves burnt at the ends for a smoky aroma finish off this beauty. I love the mixture of smelling the smoked herbs with the earthiness of the bourbon. Mmmm!

    Related: Indian Winter: A Cardamom Cocktail

    This beautiful smoked sage cocktail features hearty bourbon and a ginger sage simple syrup, and a light char on the sage before presentation gives a beautifully smokey aroma.

    Now it’s your turn: what changes are you toasting to this year? Share with me by commenting below!

    A Smoked Sage Cocktail
    2016-12-04 11:36:34
    Serves 1
    This beautiful smoked sage cocktail features hearty bourbon and a ginger sage simple syrup, and a light char on the sage before presentation gives a beautifully smokey aroma.
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    Prep Time
    5 min
    Cook Time
    15 min
    Total Time
    20 min
    Prep Time
    5 min
    Cook Time
    15 min
    Total Time
    20 min
    For simple syrup
    1. ½ cup white sugar
    2. ½ cup water
    3. 3 tbsp. ginger, grated
    4. 6-8 sage leaves, minced
    For cocktail
    1. 1 egg white
    2. 2 oz. bourbon
    3. ½ oz. lemon juice
    4. ½ oz. sage ginger simple syrup
    5. 2-3 drops bitters
    6. 2 whole sage leaves
    For simple syrup
    1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine white sugar, water, ginger, and minced sage. Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and cover with lid. Allow to steep for 10 minutes before straining into an airtight container (such as a mason jar). Allow to cool fully before use. Store in refrigerator for up to 4-6 weeks.
    For cocktail
    1. Fill a champagne coupe with ice water and set aside to chill.
    2. Add egg white to a shaker and cover with lid. Shake for 20-25 seconds until frothy. Fill shaker with ice and add bourbon, lemon juice, and sage ginger simple syrup. Shake until well combined, about 25-30 seconds. Empty ice water from champagne coupe and strain contents of shaker into chilled glass. Use a lighter to char the edges of two sage leaves and garnish cocktail with charged sage. Enjoy!
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