Sage Sour

Name: Sage Sour
Ingredients: 2 oz Maker's Mark Bourbon; 3/4 oz Honey-sage Syrup; 1/2 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 1/2 oz Egg Whites

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By Stan Bissell

Submitted on: July 11, 2022

Seasonal

Caramel

This is a sage-flavoured whisky sour. This savoury syrup is so easy to make if you have fresh sage growing in your garden. I found that the volume of lemon that you would typicaly use in a sour was overwhelming the sage flavour, so I reduced the lemon, which gave it a sweeter finish.

Ingredients

2 oz
Maker's Mark Bourbon

3/4 oz
Honey-sage Syrup

1/2 oz
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

1/2 oz
Egg Whites

Instructions

Garnish

Fresh sage leaf

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Coupe

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By Stan Bissell

Home Bartender

Amature mixologist with a passion for shaking and stirring cocktails at home. I especially love supporting and featuring local products in my drinks.

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To make the syrup, combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup honey, and 10-12 fresh sage leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 2 minutes. Let leaves steep until cool, then strain out leaves. Combine bourbon, honey-sage syrup, lemon juice, and egg whites in a shaker. Dry shake with no ice. Add a large ice cube and shake until cold. Double strain into a coupe glass.

Editor's Note

Honey-sage syrup softens the bourbon's oak, creating a savory, aromatic sour. The reduced lemon profile allows the herbal notes to take center stage.

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