Sage-infused honey syrup lends a subtle smokiness to this gold rush cocktail recipe.
Recipe Type:
Cocktail
Makes: 2 cocktails
Author: Brooklyn Supper
For the Honey Sage Syrup
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1/2
cup
honey
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1/2
cup
water
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1
ounce
fresh sage leaves,
stems removed
For the Sage Gold Rush Cocktails
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4
ounces
bourbon
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3
ounces
honey sage simple syrup
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3
ounces
freshly squeezed lemon juice
(from about 2 lemons)
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To make the syrup, combine honey, water, and sage leaves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. As soon as mixture starts to steam, turn heat off. Steep sage leaves for 10 minutes. Strain into a jar or bottle with a lid, pressing leaves firmly to release liquid. Makes about 1 cup. Leftover syrup will keep well sealed in the fridge for about 1 month.
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To make the cocktails, combine bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice in an ice-filled shaker. Shake for 1 minute. Strain into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses; garnish each with a twist of lemon and a few sprigs sage.