Sage Cocktails

These sage cocktails are some of my favorite ways to put that earthy, garden-fresh herb to good use. Whatever your spirit of choice, there's a drink here for every mood and season.

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Sage might just be my favorite herb to mix into a cocktail. It has this earthy, slightly savory quality that adds real depth to a drink, and it plays beautifully with so many spirits. I started reaching for it whenever my garden was overflowing one summer, and now I keep finding new ways to use it year-round. These are the sage cocktails I come back to again and again.

What I love about making mixing with sage is how versatile it is. It softens the bite of gin, complements the smoky edge of mezcal, and adds a gorgeous garden-fresh note to a classic whiskey sour. Pair it with bright citrus, and you get an earthy, fresh sip in every sip. Pair it with sweet pineapple, and it turns into something unexpected and craveable. A little sage syrup, a salted rim, or a pretty candied leaf can take a familiar drink somewhere new.

The best part? Most of these cocktails using sage come together in minutes, and a few simple sage extras like syrup and salt do all the flavor work for you. Whether you're hosting friends or just winding down after a long day, there's a sage cocktail here worth pouring.

Sage Cocktails to Try

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Sage Gin Sour

A bright and refreshing sage gin sour made with gin, fresh lemon, and earthy sage syrup. Add an egg white for a silky, foamy top.

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Sage Whiskey Sour

A sage whiskey sour made with whiskey, fresh lemon, and herbaceous sage syrup. Add an egg white or cocktail foamer for that signature silky top.

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Pineapple Sage Margarita

A tropical pineapple sage margarita made with tequila, sweet pineapple, lime, and earthy sage syrup. Rim with sage salt for a savory finish.

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Smoky Mezcal Sage Cocktail

A smoky mezcal sage cocktail with all the bright, citrusy appeal of a margarita, plus earthy sage and a smoky edge. Rim with black lava salt for a striking finish.

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Floating Kitchen

Grapefruit and Sage Champagne Cocktail

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Eat | Drink | Breathe

The Lady Sage Cocktail

Gin, citrus, egg whites, and herbs. It's got it all! It whispers clean, herbal, and delicious sophistication.

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The Savvy Spoon

The Elder Sage Cocktail

Spritzy, botanical, and fresh from the garden, this gin-based cocktail uses elderflower liquor and fresh sage leaves for the most fragrant sip!

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Mantitlement

Sage Gin Martini

This Sage Gin Martini is going to be shaking up your cocktail hour or holiday party - in magical cocktail form! An easy & festive gin drink recipe.

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Burrata and Bubbles

Sage Fig Cocktail

Featuring a homemade sage simple syrup, fresh figs, orange liqueur, lemon juice and rum, this tasty and oh-so pretty cocktail is the perfect welcome to the fall months.

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Upgrade your sage cocktails with syrup, salt, and candied sage leaves!

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Sage Syrup for Cocktails

An easy sage syrup made with fresh sage, sugar, and water. Use it in place of simple syrup to add earthy, herbal flavor to your favorite cocktails.

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Sage Salt for Cocktails

An easy sage salt made with coarse sea salt and fresh sage leaves. Use it to rim sage margaritas and other cocktails that want an earthy, herbal note.

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