Winter Honey Sage Cocktail
A cozy yet refreshing gin cocktail made with honey sage simple syrup, lemon juice, and fresh sage. Sweet, herbal, and citrusy, it’s perfect for winter evenings or year-round enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for syrup)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Honey Sage Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup honey
- 7–8 fresh sage leaves
- Winter Honey Sage Cocktail:
- ½ oz gin
- 1 oz honey sage simple syrup
- ½ oz lemon juice
- 2–3 fresh sage leaves
- Extra sage leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the syrup: Combine water, honey, and sage leaves in a saucepan. Bring just to a simmer, stirring until honey dissolves. Remove from heat and steep 15 minutes. Strain and cool.
- In a shaker, gently muddle 2–3 fresh sage leaves.
- Add gin, honey sage syrup, and lemon juice. Fill shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled, then strain into a coupe or rocks glass.
- Garnish with a fresh sage leaf before serving.
Notes
- Swap gin for bourbon for a warmer flavor or vodka for a cleaner taste.
- Top with club soda or prosecco for a sparkling version.
- Add a splash of orange juice for extra citrus brightness.
- Prepare honey sage syrup ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Muddling sage enhances flavor but can be skipped for a lighter herbal note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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