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A cocktail coupe filled with an orange bourbon cocktail
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Winter Sage & Orange Bourbon Cocktail

This Winter Sage & Orange Bourbon Cocktail is savory, citrusy, and warm. Perfectly cozy for a chilly night!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bourbon, Orange Juice, Sage
Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients

For the This Winter Sage & Orange Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bunch sage
  • 1 orange, cut into wedges

For the cocktail:

  • 1 oz sage and orange syrup
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 oz Bourbon

Instructions

For the This Winter Sage & Orange Syrup:

  • Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Swirl the pan to ensure the sugar dissolves. Once it dissolves, remove from the heat.
  • Add sage to the pan. Squeeze each of the orange wedges into the saucepan and add them also. Allow to steep for at least 30 minutes.
  • Strain syrup into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

For the cocktail:

  • In an ice-filled cocktail shaker combine all ingredients. Shake completely to combine and strain into a coupe. Top with a small sage leaf and enjoy!