Ginger-Sage Rye Cocktail

Name: Ginger-Sage Rye Cocktail
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 oz. fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 2 sprigs fresh sage; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. water; 3 oz. (6 Tbsp) rye; 1 oz. (2 Tbsp) lemon juice; 1 oz. (2 Tbsp) Ginger-Sage Syrup; 1/2 oz. (1 Tbsp) maraschino liqueur; Bitters and fresh sage, for serving

A touch of fresh herbs goes a long way

By Kate MerkerPublished: Jul 1, 2021

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Yields:

1 serving(s)

Total Time:

5 mins

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The sweet, herbal cocktail syrup adds fragrant fall flavor to spicy rye.

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Ingredients

For Ginger-Sage Syrup

4 oz.
fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2
sprigs fresh sage
1 cup
sugar
1 cup
water

For Ginger-Sage Rye Cocktail

3 oz.
(6 Tbsp) rye
1 oz.
(2 Tbsp) lemon juice
1 oz.
(2 Tbsp) Ginger-Sage Syrup
1/2 oz.
(1 Tbsp) maraschino liqueur
Bitters and fresh sage, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Make Ginger-Sage Syrup: In a small saucepan, bring ginger, sage, sugar and water to a simmer. Gently simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to room temp; strain into jar or measuring cup.
2. Step 2Make cocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake rye, lemon juice, Ginger-Sage Syrup and maraschino liqueur until cold. Strain into a glass and top with a dash of bitters and fresh sage.

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