The Sage Advice
It's official: winter has arrived. But the bitter snap isn't going to get our cocktail game down.
Pink grapefruit and citrusy Spanish Cava come together with a double-dose of sage (both the herbaceous spirit from Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction and a helping of the fresh, winter-proof herb) to create this cocktail.
The Sage Advice
Makes Two Drinks
- 1 shot sage liquor (we like Art in the Age)
- 2 shots fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 1/3 shot simple syrup
- 2 strips grapefruit zest
- 2 sage leaves
- Spanish Cava
- Crush the sage leaves and grapefruit zest in your hand and add them to the shaker.
- Add the sage liquor, grapefruit juice and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Add ice to above the level of the liquid and shake vigorously for 3 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into chilled coupes and top with Cava. Garnish with sage leaves.
Don't have sage liquor? Don't sweat it. Just substitute your favorite gin.
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